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Fourth of July fireworks lead to hundreds of 911 calls, one traumatic injury in Midland
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on the fireworks-related calls and the response by Midland authorities can be found through local news outlets, including KMID ABC Big 2. Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Midland police and firefighters handled a large volume of calls related to fireworks.
Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Midland police and firefighters handled a large volume of calls related to fireworks. The number of calls was in the hundreds, indicating a significant response effort by emergency services.
One incident resulted in a traumatic injury to an individual. Details of the incident are available from local news sources.
Further information on the fireworks-related calls and the response by Midland authorities can be found through local news outlets, including KMID ABC Big 2.
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Category: safety Published: July 6, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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