Man Loses Fingers in Fireworks Mishap in Niagara Falls

A man suffered a devastating hand injury Thursday evening after a firework detonated while he was handling it.

The incident, although tragic, underscores the dangers of setting off fireworks without proper precautions (or intoxicated).

According to officials, the individual sustained a severe blast injury to his hand and arrived at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center seeking emergency treatment shortly after the incident occurred.

Hospital staff confirmed that multiple fingers were either severely damaged or lost entirely.

Every year, thousands of people across the country are injured in similar accidents, particularly around the Fourth of July.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related injuries sent more than 10,000 people to emergency rooms nationwide in 2023 with hand and finger injuries among the most common.

No details about the victim, including age or current condition, will be released.

Man Loses Fingers in Fireworks Mishap in Niagara Falls