Fireworks injuries have been rising. Here are some safety tips for July 4th

Updated July 02, 2023

Joe Hernandez

Spectators watch as fireworks are launched over the East River and the Empire State Building in New York City on July 4, 2021. Regulators are warning people ahead of July Fourth to be careful handling any recreational fireworks. (AP)

This article was originally published on July 02, 2022.

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