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Daytona Beach child taken to hospital after severe fireworks injuries, officials say

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Published  July 22, 2025 9:25am EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A Daytona Beach child was taken to the hospital after being severely injured during a fireworks accident.
    • The child was airlifted to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
    • Officials said no other injuries were reported.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A Daytona Beach child was taken to the hospital after being severely injured during a fireworks accident, officials say. 

What we know:

Units with the Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) said they responded to reports of a pediatric trauma on Saturday night in the 400 block of Whitney Street.

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When they arrived at the scene, firefighters began immediately giving patient care to a child who had received hand injuries as a result of fireworks.

Due to the severity of the injuries, the child was airlifted to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. 

Officials said no other injuries were reported.

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What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released any details on what led up to the incident. The exact age of the child and their current health condition is unknown. 

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. 

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD). 

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