The boy suffered severe injuries after the firework went off in his hand
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- A 15-year-old boy from Oceanside, Calif., lost his hand in a “traumatic” amputation after a firecracker detonated in his hand
- Police and fire responded to the incident at around 9 a.m. local time on Thursday, Feb. 5
- Private use of recreational incendiary devices is illegal in San Diego County
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 Thursday, Feb. 5, in Oceanside, Calif., according to NBC San Diego, citing the Oceanside Fire Department. The incident took place at a home on North Horne Street, west of Interstate 5 and north of Mission Avenue, the outlet reports.
Police and fire arrived at the home to find the teen with acute burn injuries, CBS 8 reports. The teenager has not been publicly identified due to his age…