11-Year-Old Severely Injured by Firework in Bavaria

A teenager's firework caused second-degree burns to a child, while police uncovered illegal fireworks storage and smuggling in separate incidents.

An 11-year-old boy in Maisach, Bavaria, suffered severe burns after a firework landed in his jacket collar, causing second-degree burns to his neck and shoulder.
The firework, a 'ground spinner', was set off by a 14-year-old who initially fled but later reported to the police with his parents.
Authorities are investigating whether the incident was accidental or intentional, with no conclusions reached so far.
In a separate case, police in Memmingen discovered 5.2 tons of fireworks improperly stored in a private garage, leading to charges under the Explosives Act.
Border police near Selb intercepted three men attempting to smuggle 4.5 kilograms of illegal fireworks purchased in the Czech Republic into Germany.