LEVITTOWN, N.Y. — In a serious turn of events amidst Fourth of July celebrations on Long Island, a man has been accused of providing illegal fireworks to a minor, leading to a fire that significantly damaged two residences in Levittown. Authorities from Nassau County reported that multiple fireworks-related incidents occurred throughout the region on the holiday.
Karamjit Singh, 33, faces severe charges including arson, reckless endangerment, illegal sale of fireworks to a minor, unlawful possession of fireworks, and endangering the welfare of a child. According to police, Singh handed the fireworks to an 11-year-old, instructing the youngster to ignite them, which resulted in a shed catching fire and subsequently spreading to Singh’s home on Red Maple Drive North as well as the adjacent property.
Thankfully, there were no reported injuries from the blaze, though a tenant from Singh’s house was displaced due to the fire. Both homes sustained considerable damage as a result of the incident.
In related news, Suffolk County Police indicated that two additional firework incidents occurred on Thursday night. One was in Port Jefferson and the other in Copiague, resulting in injuries and property damage. A gathering in Port Jefferson was marred when an errant firework injured four people, including an eight-year-old girl, and caused damage to several vehicles.
Source: CBS New York
