ADVERTISEMENT HEALTH CARE NOTEBOOK: Use care shooting fireworks | 2 groups receive funds to fight HIV | Abortion fund put on pause for July by Kat Stromquist | Today at 3:02 a.m. Agency: Use care shooting fireworks Arkansas Department of Health officials say residents should take special care if using fireworks this weekend. Fireworks can cause injuries and deaths if used improperly, officials said in a news release. Burns, cuts and eye injuries are possible. A list of safety tips provided by the agency says that people should read instructions carefully before igniting fireworks, and adults should never give fireworks to children. Use any fireworks in open areas, away from buildings, cars and pets, officials said.