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Not only that, fireworks are responsible for thousands of injuries. There was an estimated 10,500 firework related injuries in 2014, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website. Danielides also recommends not setting off aerial devices on your property.
As a result, firefighters say they’re likely to see severe burns and even lost limbs during the long holiday weekend.
As states have relaxed laws related to fireworks sales over the past decade, emergency doctors saw an increase in both the number and severity of fireworks-related injuries among young people, the data show.
The danger is increased for kids.
Cal Fire will be out patrolling this Fourth of July and will be available to answer any questions the public may have in regards to fireworks and other fire safety issues.
Can you imagine the damage it could cause to your body if you were holding it? Most accidents happen with store-bought items detonated by amateurs.
Fireworks are a tradition this time of year, but like anything else you have to be careful. Though a lot of the tips seem to be common sense, they are listed because people have been injured after not observing them.
“Last year two National Football League players lost some fingers, so it can be very unsafe”, Lieutenant Browning said. It’s also important you dispose of them properly, making sure they are not still burning or hot when throwing them in the trash. Hopefully we will get enough rain this week to help prevent these types of fires.
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The county will allow “safe and sane” fireworks in Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville and Westmorland, with each city having their own ordinances. If the firework does not light, still put it in a bucket of water and move on. That’s why you should not ignite or set them off too close to any structure. The Firemen’s Association of the State of NY is urging residents to enjoy a professional fireworks display, rather than attempt to use the unsafe devices themselves. “A sparkler, that little innocent looking sparkler burns at about 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, so the injuries from those to children can be devastating”.
