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Man nearly severs leg lighting M80
WRITTEN BY :   Eric Pierce

A 50-year-old Downey man suffered extensive leg injuries after lighting an M80 inside a ceramic pot last night, fire officials said.

The explosion shattered the pot and its shrapnel nearly severed the man's leg. He was taken to a local hospital.

Police officials said they responded to several calls for service "but it was relatively calm."


Published: Thursday, July 05, 2012, WEB ONLY
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