Tips on Fireworks Safety
At the start of this Oregon fireworks sales season, it’s a good time for a reminder on the safety basics of fireworks use. Last year, there were 117 reported...
Read moreTragic Fireworks Accidents on July 4th
Unfortunately, there were once again stories in the media of tragic fireworks accidents over the July 4th weekend.
In New York, a man lighting fireworks completely severed his left arm below the shoulder when explosives shot out of a tube and struck him in the left arm.
In Pennsylvania, a fireworks accident injured 11 people when a charge misfired sending firework material into a nearby crowded area. The victims suffered burns, contusions and abrasions.
As always, residents of Oregon and Washington using fireworks need to follow safety tips.