Fireworks Accident Sends High Springs Man to Hospital

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ A man from High Springs was sent to the hospital with facial burns after a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July.

Officials in High Springs say a 40-year-old man had fireworks explode in his hand at a playground in Cinnamon Hills Estates.

He was trauma-alerted to UF Health Shands with injuries to his face. “He has undergone some surgeries but is home resting now,” said High Springs Public Information Officer Kevin Mangan on Tuesday.

The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safety precautions when handling fireworks.

“It was a localized unfortunate incident and it kind of reiterates the fact that if you want to play with fireworks, by all means, you’re legally entitled to on certain days. In the state of Florida that’s New Year’s Eve, New Years Day and the Fourth of July, but read the instructions,” said Mangan.

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