Dodgers fan injures hand with firework during World Series celebration in Los Angeles

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A Dodgers fan suffered severe injuries while celebrating the team's World Series win on Wednesday night. The incident occurred in downtown Los Angeles when the fan accidentally blew off his hand while lighting a firework. The explosion happened shortly after the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in Game 5. Bystanders recorded the event, showing the man in a Clayton Kershaw jersey as the firework detonated in his hand. Emergency responders arrived at 2:30 AM Thursday. The 25-year-old was conscious but had serious injuries to both hands. He was taken to a hospital, where his injuries were deemed debilitating but not life-threatening.


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