Firework Safety

6/19/2018 (Permalink)

It's fireworks season!

According to the national Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of 18,500 fires are started every year by fireworks. This includes 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. "These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40 civilian injuries, and an average of $43 million in direct property damages," says the NFPA.

Do you thin sparklers are the safe way to go? Nope: they account for about a fourth of emergency room fireworks injuries.

Stay safe this summer by paying close attention to children at fireworks events, and avoiding the use of consumer fireworks. Please make sure you are careful with any kind of fireworks. Safety is a big deal when using fireworks.