With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people are getting ready to celebrate with fireworks.
And with Pennsylvania recently legalizing fireworks a couple of years ago, that means firework-related injuries are on the rise. Dan Dillard of the Burn Prevention Network.
“Fireworks related injuries increased from just under 10,000 in 2019 to over 15,000 last year,” Dillard said. “So injuries have gone up about 56 percent.”
Dillard also added that one gender dominates the number of firework-related injuries.
“Males account for two-thirds of all firework-related injuries. Sorry guys, this is statistical proof that females are smarter then us,” Dillard joked.
Fire officials say don’t let kids set off fireworks, keep a bucket of water near the fireworks in case a fire breaks out, and then to pour water on the fireworks after they’re done.
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