[ In Government & Politics ]Dawson County Emergency Services Encourages Firework Safety for New Year’s Eve CelebrationsSparklers, considered by many as “safe,” burn at very high temperatures, can easily ignite clothing, and stay hot long after burning out. They are as dangerous as matches or lighters to children. Be sure to collect all burned out sparkler wires for disposal...
[ In Government & Politics ]Dawson County Emergency Services Urges Firework Safety for Independence DayAccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), approximately 16% of all consumer fireworks injuries are caused by sparklers burning hands and legs, with the majority of sparkler injuries occurring to young children...