Local hospitals say July Fourth fireworks injuries were minimal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The weekend after July Fourth is bound to bring more fireworks which has doctors and first responders continuing to remind community members to use them safely.

“Now is the summer season, especially in celebration of July Fourth, people are using fireworks more. Our main causes of injuries are usually individuals who are not as familiar with using fireworks," said Dr. Angel Li, an emergency medicine doctor at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC).