On Saturday morning, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to downtown Antioch for a report of a fireworks mishap.
The incident occurred at 5:45 am at 2nd Street and G St across from city hall where a 39-year-old male was in a parking lot when the firework exploded in his hand — he reportedly lost 4 fingers in the explosion. AMR transported the male to an area hospital.
According to a female who called 9-1-1, she was in the middle of her prayer when she heard the explosion and the male came running up to her car for help. She saw his hand and immediately assisted.
No other information was provided on the incident.
According to sources, overnight, another person showed up at an area hospital after lighting off fireworks and it also exploded in their hand. It occurred somewhere in the city of Antioch. No other information was released on that incident.
Other known fireworks related injuries in Contra Costa County in 2024:
- July 4 – hand injury in San Pablo
- July 4 – Head injury in City of Oakley
- July 5 – hand injury in City of Antioch
- July 6 – hand injury in City of Antioch (this story)
Fireworks Illegal in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, along with law enforcement, remind the public that the use of fireworks of any type is illegal in Contra Costa County and exceedingly dangerous during current heightened fire danger conditions.
Con Fire urges anyone observing fireworks being used to report this to their local law enforcement non-emergency line by calling 1-833-885-2021. Con Fire’s Fire Investigation Unit also asks residents to help them fight the dangerous use of illegal fireworks by reporting fireworks sales across the county to the Arson Tip Line at 1-866-50-ARSON.
At 1-866-50-ARSON, residents can leave a recorded message about fireworks sales, or any fire-related criminal activity in English or Spanish. Tips can be anonymous, but all tips are treated confidentially. Fire investigators sometimes need additional information, so inclusion of name and phone number is encouraged.
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