Alabama Newscenter — Be Safe When Celebrating the 4th of July

By Shirley Jackson

The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. It’s the nation’s birthday, and most people will celebrate it with family, food and fireworks. Health and safety concerns should be a priority when making plans for Independence Day. Keep holiday events happy and memorable by being prepared and alert while celebrating.

Based on data from the National Safety Council, there were more than 12,000 fireworks-related injuries in 2017. That same year, fireworks caused 18,500 fires, which included structure, vehicle and forest fires. Sparklers account for 25% of emergency room visits caused by fireworks. Nearly half of the total estimated annual injuries are from children under age 5.

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