176 fireworks related injuries were reported by 44 Nebraska hospital from June 25th to July 5th 2015. There were also 49 fires directly attributed to fireworks in 2015 which resulted in over $60,000 in total losses.
Ray Nance with the Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s Office in Lincoln joins us to talk about fire safety. Take a listen.
-Safety first. Never throw or point fireworks at others.
-Obey the law. Don’t use fireworks that are illegal in this state.
-Keep fireworks away from children. Sparklers burn at up to 2,000 degrees, making them extremely dangerous for children.
-ALWAYS read and follow the directions for fireworks carefully.
-Take it slow. Light only one at a time.
-Don’t use malfunctioning items. Never attempt to relight a “dud.”
-Have a fire extinguisher, hose, or bucket of water handy for emergencies. Drop used fireworks into a bucket of water. (Every year trash related fireworks fires occur because used fireworks are not fully extinguished.)
-Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated shooter.”
