Avoid injuries, use fireworks safely

Doug Hanneman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:39:21 -0500

July 4 is one of our most widely celebrated holidays. Parades are followed by gatherings at the park, parties on the deck — and too often, trips to the emergency room.

“Traditionally, we celebrate generations of independence by allowing our children to play with wires coated with explosives that burn at 2,000 degrees,” says State Fire Marshal Jerry Rosendahl, “but there are no other circumstances under which we’d let our children anywhere near these things. Fireworks are not toys. They require strict attention to be used safely.”

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Avoid injuries, use fireworks safely