"In 2017, at least eight people died and about 12,900 were injured badly enough to
require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, according to the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission."
On average each year, fireworks will cause:
18,500 fires/ year
1,300 structure fires
300 vehicle fires
16,900 outside and other fires
Cause an average of 3 deaths and 40 civilian injuries
Cost approximately $43 million dollars in direct property damage
The has these helpful safety tips for using fireworks.
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks
Avoid buying fireworks wrapped in brown paper because this is often a sign that the
fireworks were made for professional displays, and could be dangerous to consumers
Never try to relight or pick up fireworks that have not ignited
Never throw or shoot fireworks at another person or animal
Never shoot fireworks off in a metal or glass container
Never carry fireworks in your pocket
From the National Fire Protection Association,
Sparklers burn at 1200掳F
Glass melts at 900掳F
Wood burns at 575掳F
Cakes bake at 350掳F
Water boils at 212掳F
Watch the Video or the to learn more about firework safety.
