Oklahoma mother loses fingers after Roman candle explodes i…
Vehicle Fire Firework Oklahoma in firework, Oklahoma: Jessica Kies, a mother from the Oklahoma City metro area, suffered life-changing injuries when a Roman candle exploded in her hand after she grabbed it away from her 7-year-old daughter. She was rushed to a trauma center and treated for severe burns and traumatic injuries that resulted in the loss of parts of three fingers on her right hand. The article is a personal story/feature piece urging families to use caution with fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July.