Safe Fourth of July Fireworks Tips

Fireworks may light up your Fourth of July, but they come with serious risks—over 13,000 injuries and 15 deaths last year, mostly to faces, ears, and hands. In Virginia, aerial fireworks are illegal, and even legal ones can ignite dry grass in drought-stricken Southwest Virginia, especially with temps soaring above 90. Firefighters urge setting off fireworks on concrete, far from buildings, and always having water nearby to douse sparks. Sparklers burn at 2,000 degrees—keep them away from kids. And never throw off fireworks away—soak them in water for 24 hours, and wait 20 minutes if one fails to ignite. Safety isn’t optional; it’s essential for a fun, fire-free holiday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/c64d420b43cf1238