WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — In light of recent tragic events, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced they will suspend its firework show on Friday, Jan. 3.
Just before noon on Friday, Hilton released a statement announcing they will “pay [their] respects to those affected by the tragic events on New Year’s Eve.”
Just a few minutes into the new year, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, the Honolulu Fire Department and Honolulu police responded to a mass casualty event in Aliamanu.
According to officials, a “cake bomb” was to blame for the incident.
“They were put together in a way that they were so explosive, they took the table down apparently and then rocketed fireworks into other caches of fireworks,” revealed Governor Josh Green M.D. in a press conference.
As a result of the explosion, dozens of people were left injured with burns and shrapnel.
Two others died at the scene and a third victim died at the hospital hours later.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected,” Hilton Hawaiian added.
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Waikiki’s Friday night firework show is expected to return next Friday, Jan. 10.