Tips For Firework Safety This 4th of July

The 4th of July wouldn’t be the same without fireworks. While painting the night sky with explosions is always fun, safety should be of the upmost importance. Nothing ruins a fourth of July like a trip to the hospital.

Use these fireworks safety tips to keep you and your family safe this Independence Day:

  • Never let children light or play with fireworks.
  • Parents should always supervise any fireworks activities, including sparklers. Burns from sparklers are a common injury among children. A sparkler burns at around 2,000 degrees.
  • Keep a bucket of water and sand nearby in the case of a fire.
  • Never attempt to re-light fireworks that have failed to ignite completely.
  • Do not throw or point fireworks at other people or homes, keep away from brush, leaves and flammable substances.
  • Keep dogs and cats inside, fireworks often scare them.
  • Don’t wear loose fitting clothing while using fireworks.
  • Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass

We hope you have a happy
and safe Independence Day!

Published with permission from BGI Systems. Source.