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Two people treated for fireworks burns

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An attempt to make a mega firework sends two males to the hospital with injuries.

Neighbors say they heard a loud boom that rattled the windows. Soon after two men were rushed to the hospital.

 It happened in a backyard at 58th and Stockwell a little after 10:30 Tuesday night.

Fire officials say the males involved piled a bunch of fireworks together in attempt to make a huge explosion. The fireworks did go off.

Two males were taken to the hospital with second and third degree burns.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention is still investigating the incident.

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