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Chicago teenager blows his hand off using fireworks

By FOX 32 Digital Team
Updated  July 4, 2021 7:35pm CDT
Chicago
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Debate over legalizing fireworks in Illinois

A new bill is in the works that would make some fireworks legal in Illinois, and firefighters say it is not a good idea at all.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Fire Department said Sunday that they had just treated a teenager who is going to lose a hand due to a fireworks injury.

The 19-year-old was injured at 129th and South Eggleston on the South Side, the fire department said.

Aside from losing a hand, the teenager also suffered other critical injuries to his chest and abdomen in the fireworks accident.

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"Please leave fireworks to professional venues," tweeted the Chicago Fire Department.

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