2 boys hurt in fireworks explosion

By Associated Press

Summary

Investigators said a group of boys exploded two dozen sparklers inside a long-neck glass bottle, sending shards of glass flying.

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Story Published: Jul 6, 2009 at 7:24 AM PST

Story Updated: Jul 6, 2009 at 7:24 AM PST

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - Clark County authorities say a fireworks explosion sent two boys to the hospital late Sunday.

Sheriff's Sgt. Shane Gardner says a 7-year-old boy went by ambulance to Southwest Washington Medical Center because of multiple shrapnel injuries, including one near his jugular vein. A 13-year-old boy was taken to the same hospital by his parents.

Gardner says a group of boys placed two dozen sparklers in a long-neck glass bottle. One sparkler protruded from the top of the bottle.

The bottle exploded after the single sparkler was lit, sending shards of glass flying on a residential street near Pacific Middle School.

The case has been referred to the Clark County Prosecutor's Office.