# Firefighter Dolphus Hobbs Injured in Fireworks Accident | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-05T22:04:09+00:00
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Firefighter Dolphus Hobbs is recovering after a serious injury during the Woodland Volunteer Fire Department’s Fourth of July fireworks display — a blast that left him with wounds to his hands, chest, and face. A beloved department member, he’s now in the hospital but stable, and the team’s rallying the community to send him healing vibes and support through a fundraiser to ease his family’s financial strain. This incident underscores the hidden dangers of public service — and the power of community coming together when one of their own needs it most. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43d74248cd0b9c31

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