July 4th: Man Loses His Thumb In Firework Injury, Allegedly Held Onto A Firework As It Exploded
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(July 6, 2014, 5:30 a.m.) -- Among the items in an LBPD release (July 5) listing its responses on July 4th is the following:
The Arson Unit responded to an incident involving an intoxicated adult who was injured when he ignited then held onto a firework as it exploded. His injury required the amputation of his thumb. He remains hospitalized.
