13-year-old boy killed while setting off fireworks in Oklahoma: Police

A 13-year-old boy tragically died while setting off mortar-style fireworks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when the device ignited while he was holding it improperly. Despite attempts by witnesses and firefighters to save him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, prompting police to warn about the dangers of fireworks, which are illegal in Tulsa.

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