"Gnarly X-rays" highlight the dangers of fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

A Texas police department is bringing attention to safe fireworks practice ahead of the Fourth of July holiday by sharing a few "gnarly" images of ...

July 7, 2023
5:06 AM

A Texas police department is bringing attention to safe fireworks practice ahead of the Fourth of July holiday by sharing a few "gnarly" images of fireworks-related injuries. The Burleson Police Department shared six X-ray copies on its Facebook page Monday, which show hand injuries that the department says were caused by the use of fireworks. The images depict some of the victims suffering from broken or missing fingers, with other hands looking as if they've been completely blown to pieces.

Kaitlin Lewis