Injuries From Fireworks More Than Doubled Since They Were Legalized For Sale

A study finds that injuries from handling fireworks have more than doubled since it became legal to buy them four years ago.  The numbers show many more children are getting hurt and more patients are requiring amputation.  The state of Iowa averaged 69 emergency room visits between 2013 and 2017.  After the law passed, that number jumped to 147 per year between 2017 and 2020.