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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) |