Fireworks at Shiloh in 2014. Photo by KCII’s Sally Hart.

Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act fireworks are classified as hazardous substances. In 2013, more than 11,000 people in the United States were treated in emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireworks, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Of those injuries, 65 percent occurred around July 4th. Lynn Fisher with Washington County Public Health reminds people to be careful and to keep an eye on children.

For a schedule of area professional fireworks displays click here and KCII’s Big Red Radio will be providing music at the Washington County Fairgrounds tonight during their fireworks display.