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Fireworks misuse leads to amputations, blazes, and chaos over two Fourth of July weekends

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A child under 10 was rushed into emergency surgery after fireworks shrapnel pierced his chest — just one of several traumatic injuries Hillsborough County Fire ...
WTSP

2 suffered hand amputations on Fourth of July in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. — Multiple people are recovering from serious injuries directly caused by fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday weekend directly caused by fireworks. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ...
CBS News 8

Teen severely burned, hand amputated after firework accident in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A 15-year-old was severely injured Thursday morning in Oceanside after a firework device detonated in his hand, officials confirmed. The Oceanside Fire Department responded to the ...
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Oceanside teen’s hand amputated after fireworks explosion

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 15-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after a firework detonated in his hand Thursday ...
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‘Fair share of amputations and blown-off fingers’: ER docs expect to be busy with fireworks injuries

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Emergency room doctors expect to be busy over the next couple of days as people ring in the New Year with fireworks. Doctors say the misuse of fireworks can lead to a wide ...
AOL

15-Year-Old Loses Hand in ‘Traumatic Amputation’ and Is Left with Severe Burns After Firework Detonates in His Hand

A 15-year-old boy underwent a "traumatic" amputation after a firecracker detonated in his hand. The boy suffered severe injuries when the firecracker went off at approximately 9 a.m. local time on ...