The Independence Day holiday coming up fast - and with it the wonder, awe, and hazards of fireworks.  Leave all fireworks activity to the professionals. Do not use consumer fireworks.

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks.

Even sparklers are dangerously hot and burn hands! These seemingly harmless fireworks reach temperatures of between 1200° F/649°C to 2000° F/1093°C , and cause full thickness burns in seconds.

~ The risk of firework injuries is highest for children ages 5–14.

Also read:

• Fire
• Campfire Safety
• Fire Safety & Extinguishers
• How to Treat Thermal Burns
• The Fire Triangle
• Types of Fire Extinguishers
• General Burn First Aid Information
• Ring of Fire
• Make a Fire Escape Plan