Medical experts warn about July 4th health hazards, as ERs see peak visits from fireworks injuries, alcohol accidents, burns, heat exhaustion and drowning.

Doctors at Hurley Medical Center say every year around the Fourth of July, the emergency department sees an uptick in injuries, many of them involving children and young adults. “It’s just a matter of being careful and paying attention,” said Dr. Rocky Oteng, an emergency physician at Hurley.