The first barrage of fireworks shakes the town . Huge - year - old Christmas Eve fireworks fest ignites church in Remedios , Cuba . Originally , event attracted worshippers , but now church closes for safety . ` ` We 're afraid that rockets will crash into the church and burn someone . '' Someone gets burned every year , say locals , but there are few serious injuries .
Huge - year - old Christmas Eve fireworks fest ignites church in Remedios , Cuba . Originally , event attracted worshippers , but now church closes for safety . ` ` We 're afraid that rockets will crash into the church and burn someone . '' Someone gets burned every year , say locals , but there are few serious injuries .