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Leave Fireworks to the Experts

ByJanis Rafael

  Leave Fireworks to the Experts U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not safe. Every year, thousands of…

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Fireworks Safety

ByJanis Rafael

June 5, 2017   Don’t Play With Firecrackers In 2011, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires, including 1,200 total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated eight reported civilian deaths, 40 civilian injuries and $32 million in direct property damage.  In 2012, U.S. hospital…