Man Seriously Injured After Homemade Firework Explodes in His Hand at Iwilei Rest Stop

Man, 60, seriously hurt in Iwilei homemade firework explosion | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A 60-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday night after a homemade firework detonated in his hand at a rest stop in Iwilei.

Man seriously injured after homemade firework explodes in his hand at Iwilei rest stop

Honolulu police are investigating an explosion at an Iwilei rest stop on Sunday night that seriously injured a 60-year-old man after a homemade device detonated in his hand.

Iwilei explosion under investigation: Police

On Sunday, the Honolulu Police Department responded to an explosion in Iwilei that seriously injured a man.

Explosion Incident in Iwilei - Honolulu Police Department

On May 10, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., District 5 patrol officers responded to the Pūnāwai Rest Stop area regarding a report of an injured male following an explosion. Upon arrival, officers located a 60-year-old male who sustained serious injuries after a homemade firework-type device detonated in his hand. The male was treated then transported by EMS to a hospital. No other injuries or property damage were reported. The incident remains…