Fireworks Can Hurt More Than You Think | Durham News

A sparkler turned deadly for Ginger Peters, who suffered third-degree burns across half her body — a harrowing wake-up call for Fourth of July celebrations. North Carolina’s Fire Marshal is launching a bold campaign urging everyone to leave fireworks to professionals, citing 192 ER visits annually. With dry conditions heightening risks, the message is clear: public shows are safer, kids must stay away, and emergency plans are non-negotiable. Ginger’s recovery now fuels her mission to warn others — one spark can ignite lifelong pain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18ba6feaa4707fe8