Because of thousands of injuries, officials urge firework safety

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that last year 9,700 people ended up in the hospital because of a firework-related injury, eight people died. Jon Kettering, battalion chief for Marion County Fire District 1, says those injuries are avoidable. “Adult supervision! Make sure your…

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