A 4th of July fireworks present became a fiery nightmare when a rogue firework exploded too near a ship — setting off a series response that turned the vessel right into a floating fireball.

Try the stunning video circulating social media … you’ll be able to see the low-flying firework explode proper over the boat on Alabama’s Lake Martin — setting off a devastating incident of pyro chaos.

The barge stayed afloat as soon as the beautiful bursts terminated, and emergency personnel rushed to the scene.

Sources related to the incident inform TMZ at the very least 5 have been hospitalized … with an unknown quantity being taken by helicopter. No deaths have been recorded.

We’re informed the fireworks present has been going down on Lake Martin for years … and this was simply an unlucky accident.

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Workplace referred TMZ to the Alabama Fireplace Marshall and Alabama Legislation Enforcement Company Marine Patrol … who has not replied to our request for remark.

TMZ additionally reached out to the Tallapoosa County Emergency Administration Company and Stillwaters Volunteer Fireplace Division and Rescue, which reportedly responded — up to now, no phrase again.