Man burns self with firework

Man burns self with firework intended for girlfriend

A man in Jacksonville, Florida, has been seriously burned by a firework he'd intended to throw at his girlfriend.

Shannon Kramer apparently set off the commercial firework in his car after an argument with his girlfriend.

Police said he lit the explosive which then dropped between his legs.

"He lit the fuse, which was long - about 18 inches - but it was about a half-second burn time. He thought he had time to throw the device," said sheriffs.

Neighbors who heard the explosion ran to the car, saw the man on fire and used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.

Kramer, 35, suffered burns to his legs and groin. It's not known if he'll be charged with any crime, says the local6 website.