Firework malfunction injures 2 in Oklahoma

A shell malfunctioned throughout a firework present in Oklahoma Metropolis through the Fourth of July weekend, injuring a mom and her toddler, KOCO-TV reported.

The incident occurred throughout a present at Scissortail Park. Officers informed KOCO-TV that they adopted all correct security precautions.

“One of many fireworks have been purported to go up, and so they unfold out horizontally, exploded horizontally,” stated David Shearer, shift commander, Oklahoma Metropolis Fireplace Division.

Shearer stated the mom had burns in regards to the measurement of a golf ball.

“This household was very near the sting of the perimeter, however they have been exterior the designated parameter,” he informed KOCO-TV.

Organizers shortened the firework present as officers tried to determine tips on how to make future occasions safer.

“One factor we may additional increase the barrier of the place we’re letting them off. However once more, I simply wish to stress all of that was undoubtedly adopted to the letter of the legislation final night,” Scissortail Park CEO Maureen Heffernan informed KOCO.