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Fireworks Celebration Ends in Tragedy
A Dodgers fan suffered a horrific injury while lighting a firework during a World Series celebration in downtown Los Angeles.
The incident occurred minutes after the Dodgers’ victory in Game 5. A man wearing a Clayton Kershaw jersey was captured on video with a lit firework in his hand. Moments later, it detonated, causing a fireball to engulf him.
The man stumbled away from the explosion, with one of his hands appearing to be missing several digits. Bystanders rushed to his aid and called for help.
First responders arrived and transported the 25-year-old man to a nearby hospital with bilateral hand wounds. His injuries are described as debilitating, but not life-threatening.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of fireworks and the importance of handling them responsibly.