An 18-year-old man was seriously injured when a firework exploded in his hand near In-N-Out Burger in north Pleasanton. Police responded and applied a tourniquet before transporting him to the hospital.
No criminal charges are being filed, but police emphasize the dangers of illegal fireworks. - The incident occurred on June 6, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m.
- The victim is a 2026 Amador Valley High School graduate. - Police applied a tourniquet due to the severity of the hand injury.
- The teen was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and listed in stable condition. Pleasanton police urge residents to leave fireworks to professionals and remind that fireworks are illegal in the city, especially with the Fourth of July approaching.