Leaders from the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office are reminding the public of firework safety ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

According to JC Fultz, spokesman for the Fire Marshal's Office, some fireworks can burn up to 12-hundred degrees. That's hot enough to turn steel glowing red or leave significant burns. For those that are participating, Fultz says you need to follow these guidelines.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office reports that 45 Illinoisans were hospitalized in 2024 for 156 different firework-related injuries.

Leaders say the majority of the injuries are from mortars, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and sparklers.