The “degree” of a burn relates to how much damage it’s done. ... It won’t hurt because this type of burn damages nerve endings. Fourth-degree. This is the deepest and most severe of burns.

People are encouraged to take precautions when using fireworks at home, such as having a bucket of water and a shovel on hand ...

From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July.

While many may think of firework dangers during the Fourth of July, other potential impacts can cause issues throughout the ...

Third-degree: This type of burn destroys the epidermis and dermis at the burn site, which "may look white or blackened and charred." Fourth-degree: These can go much deeper, affecting tissue below ...

Summit Medical Center joins Living East Tennessee to talk about firework safety and how to stay safe when it comes to all the outdoor fun.

The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital, the only designated burn care ...