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18-year old hurt in fireworks accident

July 6, 2017 By Stephanie Spyropoulos

Jared Alden, an 18-year-old from Halifax underwent medical treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a firecracker exploded in his hand Saturday night around 11:30 p.m.

Halifax Fire and EMS responded to the 911 call on Carver Street to find the young man with extensive hand injuries sustained when picking up the device, according to Fire Chief Jason Viveiros.

The firework was ignited but did not go off immediately. Alden picked it up and it exploded in his hand, the chief said.

Boston Med flight was called but they could not fly, due to the severe weather near Boston.

Halifax EMS transported the victim by ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

The surrounding hospitals do not have the resources for the type of injury the young man sustained, said Viveiros.

“The Halifax Fire Department is keeping the family and victim in our thoughts and prayers. We also would like to use this as a teachable moment that fireworks should be left to the professionals,” said Viveiros.

In a recent press release through the Mass.Gov website there are numerous examples of life altering injuries caused by fireworks.

Peter J. Ostroskey of the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office reminded all of the many dangers associated with fireworks.

“Already this year people have lost fingers lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Have a fun but safe Fourth of July and leave the fireworks to the professionals,” he added

In a recent press release through the Mass.Gov website there are numerous examples of life altering injuries caused by fireworks.

Peter J. Ostroskey of the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office reminded all of the many dangers associated with fireworks.

“Already this year people have lost fingers lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Have a fun but safe Fourth of July and leave the fireworks to the professionals,” he added.

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