Ortiz was using the fireworks in his mothers driveway as his family watched. Today family members told us they are heartbroken and say they have a message they want others to hear about the dangers of illegal fireworks. Try to get those firecrackers out of the street, especially from the stores where theyre selling it. For 50, he lost his two hands. Reporter family members say ortiz bought the explosive device at a market in san jose. Were told police are now investigating that store. In addition to losing his hands, ortiz also suffered burns on his face and ears. His mother says she just thanks god that hes alive. Live in san jose, monte francis, nbc bay area news. Monte, thank you so much. Also in the south bay, two other men were rushed to the hospital after a fireworks accident. This one happened on east duane avenue in sunnyvale. And also new details on a deadly fourth of july accident. Authorities say gunfire may have caused a power line to fall, electrocuting two people in a hom
Then electrocuted two people in oakland. Officers were called to a house on birch street last night about a downed power line that went into a house. Gunshots may have hit the power line and caused it to snap. Police found two men that had been electrocuted. Jermaine tarver died instantly. Neighbors say holiday fireworks this year sounded louder than before. Last year was nothing compared to this year. Last year was a candy walk cakewalk. Crews did work on repairing that line today. Fireworks also may have been the cause of another fire near cal state east bay. Firefighters say this began last night in front of gates school in the the gates in front of the school in hayward. The fire burned two acres. Firefighters stopped the flames before they reached any campus buildings. 2 billion is what president obama will be asking congress for next week all to help bursting Border Control facilities around the country, as thousands of undocumented immigrants from Central America, all women and