By the Numbers: Fireworks
30,100 Estimated number of fires caused by fireworks each year
7,000 Estimated number of injuries caused by fireworks in 2008
7 Fireworks-related deaths occurred in 2008
$34 million Amount of direct property loss caused by fireworks
* 46% of injuries were to the extremities and 36% were to the head.
* 56% were burns, while 21% were contusions and lacerations.
* Two of 5 people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15.
* 62% of injuries were to males; 38% were to females.
* Devices such as sparklers, fountains, roman candles, and novelties accounted for 40% of injuries; firecrackers caused 18% of injuries.
Sources: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
30,100 Estimated number of fires caused by fireworks each year
7,000 Estimated number of injuries caused by fireworks in 2008
7 Fireworks-related deaths occurred in 2008
$34 million Amount of direct property loss caused by fireworks
* 46% of injuries were to the extremities and 36% were to the head.
* 56% were burns, while 21% were contusions and lacerations.
* Two of 5 people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15.
* 62% of injuries were to males; 38% were to females.
* Devices such as sparklers, fountains, roman candles, and novelties accounted for 40% of injuries; firecrackers caused 18% of injuries.
Sources: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)