While a current burn ban in Polk County includes a prohibition of lighting fireworks, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says deputies will be taking a commonsense approach to enforcement over the New ...

As families gather to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, cookouts and lake days, local hospitals are bracing for a spike in burn injuries. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of ...

TULSA, Okla. — A nurse at Hillcrest's Burn Center warned about the severity of firework related burns ahead of July 4th. Jessica Pilgrim, a registered nurse at Hillcrest Medical Center's Burn Center, ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, minutes – even seconds – can significantly impact ...

As our communities gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, cookouts, and outdoor gatherings, Dignity Health and Woodland Memorial Hospital are encouraging families to take simple, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hospitals throughout the Lowcountry see an increase in ER visits not just on the Fourth, but the entire holiday week. Although fireworks, boats, grills and alcohol can bring ...