Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, ...

TULSA, Okla. — A nurse at Hillcrest's Burn Center warned about the severity of firework related burns ahead of July 4th. Jessica Pilgrim, a registered nurse at Hillcrest Medical Center's Burn Center, ...

A 15-year-old boy underwent a "traumatic" amputation after a firecracker detonated in his hand. The boy suffered severe ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fourth of July is a celebration for many, but in the burn unit at Community Regional Medical Center, it's one of the worst times of year. "The combination of alcohol with ...

The Fourth of July is almost here and with it comes fireworks. And while fireworks are fun for many, taking precautions and having the knowledge on how to stay safe while using them can be the ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Dr. Kara Kowalczyk, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, said fireworks can be dangerous, and the numbers back it up. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 14,700 ...

As families gather to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, cookouts and lake days, local hospitals are bracing for a spike in burn injuries. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of ...

The explosion caused severe burns to the teen’s chest and face and resulted in the ‘traumatic amputation’ of his right hand.

Not everyone may be firing off fireworks in Florida this New Year's Eve. Weeks, even months of drought in some areas have caused more than a dozen Florida counties to issue burn bans, which restrict ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, minutes – even seconds – can significantly impact ...