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commonly to the hands. In 25 percent of those cases, fireworks users reported eye <br /> injuries, with 97 percent of the victims not using eye protection. <br /> In 28 cases statewide, injuries were severe enough to require hospitalization. The 11 <br /> percent of people with fireworks injuries in 2006 in Indiana was up from 6 percent in <br /> 2004. (No reporting occurred in 2005 because of changes in the state law.) <br /> "Please ask yourself these two questions before you light that firework: Is this safe <br /> enough to risk the happy and fun Fourth of July holiday with my family, friends and <br /> neighbors? Will this be safe enough not to cause any injuries to you or others?" <br /> Buchanon said. "When you light the rocket or aerial fireworks, you have no control of <br /> where it is going. Supposedly safe types of fireworks create temperatures of 1,800 <br /> degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to melt gold. <br /> "Please leave fireworks to the professionals," Buchanon said. <br /> - 30 - <br /> 3 <br />