The 4th of July holiday if a great time to celebrate our nation’s independence outdoors with great food, family, and friends. Fireworks are often associated with the 4th of July as many professional displays light up our nighttime sky.  Many celebrate with their own personal fireworks at home, and it’s important to keep safety in mind if you decide to use them.

Sparklers, often considered by many to be the ideal “safe” device for the young, burn at very high temperatures–up to 2,000 degrees! That is as hot as a blow torch!

Above is a fact sheet from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for fireworks safety. Please be safe and enjoy celebrating our nation’s independence.