SOME WORDS OF CAUTION: At least 9 people died and an estimated 11,500 were injured in fireworks-related accidents last year. While many SoCal cities ban personal use of fireworks, others do not. We have some simple safety tips for this 4th.
Emergency department-treated fireworks injuries surged to 15,600 in 2020, but regulators suggested that could be due to the fact that some public fireworks displays were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Studying a one-month period last year that included the Fourth of July, the CPSC found that men were more likely to be injured than women, people ages 20-24 had the highest rate of injuries and victims most commonly injured their hands and fingers.National Safety CouncilLight fireworks outside, one at a time and without placing your body directly over the device. Then quickly move away. Don't try to relight malfunctioning fireworks.
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