BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Four people were forced from their home on the Fourth of July after a fire caused by fireworks debris in Brockton, officials said.

Crews responding to a reported structure fire on Martin Street around 11 p.m. determined the fire was caused by fireworks debris that had been placed too close to the house.

Brockton fire officials say they also responded to at least four other nuisance fires caused by fireworks and fireworks debris.

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