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A Celebration Interrupted by Chaos
Witnesses described a backyard filled with balloons, gifts, and laughter just minutes before the situation changed. Parents and relatives who had gathered to celebrate suddenly found themselves trying to protect children and locate loved ones amid confusion and fear.

Some attendees later said the moments that followed were disorienting, with people rushing to get to safety while others tried to help those who were injured. For many families, the abrupt shift from celebration to crisis is something they continue to struggle to comprehend.