Ginger Peters Survives Sparkler Disaster | Durham News

A sparkler turned deadly when it ignited Ginger Peters’ dress at her birthday, causing 40% of her body to be burned — a near-fatal injury that left her fighting for survival. Now, in a gripping new documentary, Ginger recounts her harrowing ordeal, the lifesaving efforts of first responders and medical teams, and the community’s outpouring of support that raised over $200,000. With over half of burn victims not surviving, her story is a chilling wake-up call — especially as the Fourth of July approaches. State officials are now using her experience to warn the public: sparklers burn hotter than 2,000 degrees and are a top cause of ER visits. Ginger’s powerful message? Choose safety over spectacle — and watch this documentary to learn from her survival. 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/56761bf655258b50