July 4 among most dangerous holidays due to fireworks and poor disposal

Approximately 14,700 people sought treatment in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. City of Tolleson Fire Chief Michael Young tells Cronkite News that firefighters throughout the Valley are dispatched to “hundreds” of locations on the Fourth of July to address not only fires but also injuries…



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Tony Gutiérrez | Cronkite News July 4 among most dangerous holidays due to fireworks and poor disposal www.phoenixnewtimes.com
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