Manchester City striker unhurt after fireworks accident

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli escaped unhurt after a bizarre incident when he set off a firework in his bathroom and set his house on fire.The 21-year-old Italy forward was unharmed in the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning at his home in Macclesfield.The fire was put out by two fire engines which attended the scene. A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews managed to put the fire out within half an hour of arriving but remained at the scene until 2:45 am (0145 GMT) to prevent any possible flare-ups."Smoke alarms were fitted at the property and the occupiers were able to get out unharmed. The fire was caused by a firework."Balotelli is due to be part of the Manchester City side for the top of the table clash with Manchester United on Sunday.