Protesters and agitators set off fireworks and lit a small fire in the intersection in front of the skirmish line in downtown Los Angeles.

These incidents are often due to amateurs attempting to use professional-grade or illegal fireworks. Even small firecrackers and sparklers can cause significant injuries. Additionally, fireworks ...

But firecrackers resulted in the highest estimated number of ER visits in 2023; approximately 800, according to the CPSC. Small firecrackers accounted for at least 100 of the injuries, and at ...