Emergency Rooms Saw an over 50% Increase in Firework-Related Injuries Last Year

Emergency officials urge caution with sparklers

The Fourth of July is almost here, and that means fireworks. In Huntington, there are strict rules on what’s allowed and what’s not.

Emergency rooms saw an over 50% increase in firework-related injuries last year

With the Fourth of July just days away, fireworks stands across the Treasure State are selling poppers, sparklers, and aerials."They are beautiful," Aspen Herndon, who runs a Big Sky Fireworks stand, says. "We live in the Big Sky State, and to see them light up the sky on the fourth is amazing."This year, Herndon is getting in on the fun. Shes decided to run a Big Sky Firework stand for the first time because of the joy the bright bursts have br…

Eden Prairie police urge caution around fireworks ahead of Fourth of July - Eden Prairie Local News

As Eden Prairie residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, police are urging caution around fireworks – especially those that look deceptively harmless. Sparklers, for example, can burn at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to melt some metals. In a July 1 blog post, the Eden Prairie Police Department cited national data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which reported eight fireworks-related deaths and about 9,7…