CA: Teen Loses Right Hand Playing with Fireworks

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

While hanging out with his twin brother and friends at an "In Out Burger" in Pleasanton, CA, college-bound Nader Hanna (18) lost his right hand when an explosive the size of a tennis ball immediately exploded the second he lit the fuse.

This explosive is about the size of a tennis ball

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"Now the left-handed Nader Hanna is adjusting to a life without his nondominant hand, and everyday tasks that were simple before are now more complex: putting toothpaste on his toothbrush, driving one-handed and being unable to change the volume on the radio comfortably, putting on socks.

Can you imagine if it was my face? My life would be ruined,' Nader optimistically said."

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-08 03:36 AM | Reply

Play stupid games...

#2 | Posted by qcp at 2026-07-08 09:01 AM | Reply

One wonders if Nader's friend feels guilty about giving his friend that hand grenade.

This tale of woe reminded me of that Madison Cawthorn creature whose friend wrecked the SUV that crippled him.

With friends like these, who needs enemies?

BTW: I haven't been to an "In Out Burger" in decades. I trust they are still de-lish and not pricey.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-08 09:20 AM | Reply