Among the dozens of suspected fireworks-related incidents in the East Bay, a man severely damaged his hand, a teenager was injured, a house was burned down, and a 3-acre fire that got close to homes was started.
Firefighters in Contra Costa County responded overnight to over 60 fires which they say were mostly caused by fireworks during 4th of July celebrations.
A Pleasant Hill man in his 60s had his hand severely damaged from mishandling fireworks, and a teenager was injured in a separate fire-related incident.
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