Youth hospitalized after firework accident
A 12-year-old boy was sent to hospital after being hit in the face by an exploding firework on Friday evening near the Port Moody rec complex, according to a release from the Port Moody Police Department.
Police headed to the centre at about 8:20 p.m. after a resident called to report youths setting off fireworks. Upon arriving, officers realized the boy had been injured by a firework set off by one of his friends. The boy’s friends ran from officers before being found a short distance away.
The boy’s injuries aren’t life threatening. However, one of his eyes was impacted and he likely suffered burns, according to PMPD.
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While the incident was found to be an accident, the youth who set off the firework was hit with a $500 fine.
“This incident serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers of fireworks being set off by those who have no business doing so,” stated PMPD spokesperson Sgt. Sam Zacharias in a release. “Our city’s bylaws are clear: fireworks are prohibited year-round and can only be set off if a permit has been obtained through Port Moody Fire Rescue.”
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