Harborview Medical Center has released the number and type of firework-related injuries from this year's Fourth of July celebrations in western Washington.By the numbersAs of 9 a.m. on July 6, ...

Harborview Medical Center released the number and types of firework-related injuries treated from this year's Fourth of July across Western Washington.

Last year, firefighters responded to more than 50 fires started by fireworks, and dozens of people were injured.

An estimated 14,700 people were injured by fireworks and 11 people were killed in 2024, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). That's an increase of 38% in deaths and ...

Last year, 11 Americans died from fireworks injuries and more than 14,700 were treated in emergency rooms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In more than one-third of cases, ...

Fireworks injuries and deaths increased significantly in 2024 compared to 2023. The most common firework injuries are burns to the hands, fingers, head, face, and ears.

Last year, 11 Americans died from fireworks injuries and more than 14,700 were treated in emergency rooms, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

In the middle of Lake Union sits a grayish barge, framed by Seattle’s skyline and cloudy skies. The vessel’s surface appears unassuming, but on the inside lies almost 11,000 pounds of fireworks.

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Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of July?” said they preferred drones.