Wichita ? A Hutchinson man is minus at least two fingers after a homemade explosive blew up in his hand at his home over the weekend.

Authorities say the 44-year-old man had tied together about 50 sparklers at around noon Sunday, and lit a homemade fuse. The bundle exploded, ripping his fingers and leaving burns on his arm.

The man, whose name has not been released, was airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Hutchinson police say the man could face charges since fireworks are illegal within city limits.