SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The 4th of July is just around the corner, and with it comes fireworks, food, and family fun. However, along with the celebration comes a serious need for safety, especially when it comes to fireworks.
Fireworks send more than 14,000 people to emergency rooms each year and many are kids and teens. If not handled properly they can lead to dangerous injuries and a visit to the hospital.
In 2024 alone, there were 11 reported deaths and almost 15,000 injuries, more than a third of those injuries happen to hands and fingers. Sparklers, which many think are harmless, can reach up to 2,000 degrees which is hot enough to melt metal. They’re responsible for nearly half of injuries in children under five…