HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A child under 10 was rushed into emergency surgery after fireworks shrapnel pierced his chest — just one of several traumatic injuries Hillsborough County Fire ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Fourth of July is anything but celebratory in the Emergency Room. Every year, doctors amputate fingers and hands damaged by ...

FARGO — As Fourth of July celebrations approach, emergency room doctors are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. Dr. Chris Anderson, an emergency medicine physician at Essentia Health ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Multiple people are recovering from serious injuries directly caused by fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday weekend directly caused by fireworks. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A 15-year-old was severely injured Thursday morning in Oceanside after a firework device detonated in his hand, officials confirmed. The Oceanside Fire Department responded to the ...

Multiple people were injured including at least two teens who suffered partial hand amputations in July 4th fireworks mishaps in South Florida. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials said they received ...

Getting ready for the Fourth of July? Thinking about lighting up some fireworks? Hold on a second because doctors in Orlando have some pretty serious news to share. Last year was a tough one for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Fireworks explode over the National Mall as the U.S. Capitol (R) ...

"After realizing her mistake, the sister frantically tried to extinguish the device in the bathroom sink, but it was too late," authorities said Brian Brant is an associate editor for the human ...

While most fireworks are prohibited in Illinois, hospital emergency rooms statewide still treat on average 150 fireworks-related injuries each year. That’s according to Illinois State Fire Marshal’s ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — “It could happen with any size firework, no question about it, even a small one, depending on where it is.” Rai Henniger speaks with first-hand knowledge about ...