A school boy who is 'lucky to be alive' after a prank with a firework went disastrously wrong is now backing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue's bonfire safety campaign.
15-year-old, Dylan Cosgrove lost his fingertips after lighting a fake firework in his bedroom and is now sharing his story in the hopes of preventing this from happening to anyone else.
A teenage boy who tried to light a firework in his bedroom says he's lucky to be alive.
Dylan Cosgrove broke seven bones in his hand and had to have surgery.
He has been told he'll never be able to use his hand properly.
Dylan and his family are now helping firefighters to campaign for safety this Bonfire Night.
Kevin Gardner from the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service says Dylan's story is a valuable warning to other youngsters tempted to misuse fireworks.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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