By Associated Press - Tuesday, July 4, 2017

SANBORNTON, N.H. (AP) - Authorities say fireworks are to blame for a fire that destroyed a canoe and a kayak in Sanbornton, New Hampshire.

Firefighters say the fireworks ignited some leaves under a detached porch at about 9 p.m. Monday. The flames spread to the canoe and kayak.

No injuries were reported.



Firefighters are urging everyone to exercise extreme caution when using fireworks.

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