A man sustained face injuries after a firework, thrown from a vehicle, exploded near him in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Police are investigating the incident.

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

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, ...

Seattle hospital treats dozens of fireworks-related injuries Harborview Medical Center released the number and types of firework-related injuries treated from this year's Fourth of July across ...

Forty-seven people suffered injuries related to fireworks incidents over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, medical staff with Harborview Medical Center confirmed with UW Medicine. The medical ...

The number of fireworks-related injuries has risen overall between 2008 and 2023, and peaked in 2020, when the pandemic caused the cancellations of many public professional fireworks displays.

The number of fireworks-related injuries has risen overall between 2008 and 2023, and peaked in 2020, when the pandemic caused the cancellations of many public professional fireworks displays.

Fireworks-related injuries Fireworks are “by far” the most frequent source of injury, according to Biernbaum. “We see everything from minor hand and facial burns to severe trauma from ...

Officials say that on average, 180 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries this time of year. Thursday, June 29, 2023 AccuWeather has tips about how to stay safe ...

Fireworks injuries, deaths were up last year. Here’s how to enjoy the Fourth safely. C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida. Fri, July 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM UTC. 5 min read.

Fireworks cause approximately 250 daily injuries around Independence Day, with over 75% affecting the head, neck, arms, and hands. Common injuries include burns, eye trauma, and hearing or vision ...

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.