Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle cause injuries, amputations, hospital says

Statewide fireworks injuries in 2018: 209 injuries reported 88 injuries were caused by holding the fireworks once lit : 209 injuries reported Statewide fireworks injuries in 2018: 209 injuries reported 88 injuries were caused by holding the fireworks once lit : 209 injuries reported Photo: Richard Gaul/Getty Images Photo: Richard Gaul/Getty Images Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle cause injuries, amputations, hospital says 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

Fireworks caused several injuries in Seattle this year, including seven that required amputations, according to hospital officials.

Fourty-four patients with fireworks-related injuries were admitted to Harborview Medical Center from the beginning of July through the holiday weekend, Harborview spokesperson Sue Gregg said in an email.

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Those injuries included some to the hands, face and eyes. Of the 44, seven required partial or complete amputation. Gregg said that ranged from the amputation of part of a finger, to a complete removal of a hand.

"The type of injuries was consistent with what we've seen in past years," Gregg said.

Fireworks also caused a July 4 fire that killed a 70-year-old man, destroyed two homes and displaced 12 people in North Highline, an unincorporated part of King County. The King County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday that fireworks caused the fire. It was still an active investigation.

Washington state's Fire Marshal's Office stressed last week that people should use fireworks safely and legally. In Washington state alone last year, 209 injuries were reported due to fireworks. To take a look at more incidents caused by fireworks, and for fireworks safety tips, click through the gallery above.