Fireworks stand catches on fire in Highlands, fire marshal's office says

HIGHLANDS, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities say an investigation is underway after a fireworks stand in east Harris County caught on fire on Monday afternoon.

According to the fire marshal's office, the fire was in the 400 block of North Main Street in Highlands.

ABC13 viewers captured video of the fire, including fireworks going off from inside the stand.

Officials from the fire marshal's office said that preliminary information indicates the fire was accidental, adding that welders were working on the stand when the fire started.

Authorities said they are investigating to see if the fireworks were being stored properly.