MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Miami-Dade County firefighters continued to inspect New Year's Eve fireworks vendors, which operated in tents Thursday.
Firefighters want anyone looking to purchase fireworks to do so from a licensed and authorized dealer and then pay special attention to the safety of their fireworks.
They also reminded the public that the risk of injury from fireworks in children ages 5-14 is two and a half times higher than the general population. Sparklers, fountains and novelties alone account for 36% of fireworks injuries in emergency rooms.
Here is her list of tips for safely enjoying fireworks:
- The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend public fireworks organized by trained professionals. These fireworks tend to be free too and are far more impressive than anything you can buy around the corner.
- If you are determined to make your own fireworks, make sure that a responsible adult is around at all times and is in charge of lighting all the sparklers and fireworks.
- Never use illegal fireworks. Anything thrown in the air, exploding or exploding, or containing more than 100 grams of the sparking chemical is illegal. If you are unsure, be sure to buy your fireworks from a dealer who is officially licensed to sell fireworks.
- Read and follow all directions on the label, and keep all bystanders a safe distance from the ignition point.
- Use fireworks outdoors, away from houses, vehicles, trees, and other flammable objects. Choose a smooth, hard surface with no dry grass and brush to light all fireworks and sparklers.
- Never try to re-light "dropouts" or fireworks that did not work the first time.
- Always keep a hose or bucket of water nearby.
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