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2 injured by fireworks in Melbourne, officials say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County Fire Rescue officials said two people were seriously injured by a fireworks malfunction on a deck in the 4800 block of North U.S. Highway 1 Thursday evening.

The two were being flown out with injuries, officials said. The caller reported the two jumped into the water after being injured by the fireworks.