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Margate man loses left hand when firework explodes

DANIA BEACH — A 24-year-old Margate man lost his hand in a fireworks accident Saturday night, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said.

A little before midnight, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units received calls about a man lying the ground, bleeding heavily, in the 100 block of Northwest 13th Avenue, Dania Beach.

Witnesses told authorities a firework had exploded in the man's hand.

The man, who was not identified, was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. He lost most of left hand above his wrist.

The incident is under investigation by the Broward Sheriff Fire Marshal's Bureau and the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal.