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Thousands Injured in Fireworks Accidents Around Fourth of July

By Ray Maples on July 3, 2013

Consumer safety experts are warning that playing with sparklers and other fireworks during the July 4 holiday can result in serious burn injuries. According to a news report in The Associated Press, fireworks sent more than 5,000 people to the emergency room in the 30 days around the Fourth of July in 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that about 60 percent of the estimated 8,700 people treated for injuries in 2012 were hurt between June 22 and July 22.

Here are some of the highlights of the most recent CPSC fireworks injury study:

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