CPSC Shares Fireworks Safety Tips as America Turns 250

A new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report highlights fireworks as a persistent and largely preventable source of injury each Independence Day, with thousands of emergency department visits and multiple deaths reported annually. It notes sparklers can burn above 2,000°F, contributing to burn injuries, and that people ages 15–24 remain among the highest-risk groups for fireworks-related harm, especially to hands, fingers, and the head.

The agency urges prevention measures including avoiding alcohol while handling fireworks, never relighting “dud” fireworks, keeping water nearby, and prioritizing professional displays, reinforcing the goal of reducing preventable holiday injuries. Read the full article here.