Firework safety Fire Prevention

6/26/2020 (Permalink)

According to the National Fire protection agency Fireworks were the cause of over 19,500 fires in the US totaling $105 Million dollars in property damage in 2018. There is a reason why fireworks are banned from state and federal parks and federal forested land. They have the danger of causing a fire.  Even sparklers burn at 2000 Degrees Fahrenheit, that is temperatures of some welding torches.  

So, what can we do to celebrate with fireworks safely?

• Leave it to a professional is our #1 tip they have the knowledge and expertise. They also think about the safety of the space and products they are using.
• Keep out of reach of children both fireworks and ignition sources
• Follow the labels and directions.
• Have a water bucket and or hose handy.
• Keep pets inside they are frightened by them and could bark and run toward a firework causing it to malfunction injuring them or others or starting a fire.
• Use firework out of doors only and scope the area to ensure that there are no combustible materials that could catch fire from a spark.
• Don’t hold fireworks in your hand or throw lit fireworks period, let alone at someone.
• Only adults should be lighting fireworks keep Children and pets away.
• Never relight dud fireworks or fuses that are shorter than other like fireworks
• Light and get away never stand over or be so close that you could be hit by the firework should it tilt or fall.
• Fireworks packaged in brown paper are a sign that they were made for professional events and should be left to them.

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