| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 3, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 3, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fourth-of-july-surge-fireworks-injuries/ |
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About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related
injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start,
doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
Isabella Longoria was badly injured by a sparkler 15 years ago when she was a
child.
"I s...