10-year-old boy injured after firework explodes on him
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A 10-year-old boy is now home from the hospital after being treated for burns caused by a firework explosion.
The family has asked us not to identify him.
However, his grandfather reached out to News 4 and sent us photos to warn others this holiday.
We spoke to him over the phone and he says he bought four Barrett M-107 fireworks.
Out of the four, two of them blew up, with one injuring his grandson.
Eva Fair works closely with sparklers at Fireworks Warehouse in NE Oklahoma City.
"Be careful...sometimes something might go wrong and have a big explosion," Fair said.
The owner of Fireworks Warehouse, Kent Herzog, recommends only adults use fireworks.
"Yes, we want kids to enjoy fireworks, but we want the adults to use them," Herzog said.
A 'punk' is the name of an object that will allow adults to light fireworks without open flames.
These are recommended by Herzog, to remain safe and injury-free this holiday.