25 persons reported injured by fireworks

The University of Kansas Hospital’s Burnett Burn Center reported the total number of patients with fireworks-related injuries since Friday was 25.

Three of the persons were hospitalized, according to the report.

Of the 25 patients, 21 were male and four were female, according to a news release from KU Hospital.

Ages of the victims ranged from 5 to 45.

Injuries were located on hands or faces of the victims, and the common type of fireworks producing injuries was a mortar.

The fireworks report was updated at 3 p.m. Monday, July 4.

The Burnett Burn Center at the KU Health System in Kansas City, Kansas, is a nationally accredited burn center for treatment of both adult and child burns.