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Utah Fireworks Accident Injures 10

Authorities say an accident at a fireworks show in northern Utah injured 10 people. Fire officials say the spectators at the annual Roy Days festival all escaped with minor injuries after an unexpected sideways fireworks blast just after the show’s …

Serious Injuries in New Hampshire July 4th Fireworks Mishap

New Hampshire officials say two people were injured – one of them severely – in a fireworks accident July 4th in Pelham. Authorities are not immediately releasing the names of the injured adults. State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan and …

Fireworks-Related Amputation Costs an Average of $15,600

As Independence Day nears, emergency departments and trauma centers nationwide are already beginning to treat patients injured by fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, hand and finger damage are the most common injuries caused by fireworks and account …

Emergency Departments Already Dealing With Fireworks Injuries

As the Fourth of July approaches, emergency departments across the country are already beginning to treat patients injured by fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, hand and finger damage are the most common injuries caused by fireworks and …