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Fireworks Safety This Independence Day | San Antonio News
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, fireworks sales are exploding — even drawing in first-time buyers for backyard shows. But fire officials are sounding the alarm: DIY displays are dangerous, with thousands injured last year — mostly hands and fingers — and sparklers hotter than ovens. Safety experts urge: use flat, non-flammable surfaces, keep sober adults in charge, never relight duds (soak them in water), and douse everything after use. The safest bet? Attend a professional show — but if you insist on going solo, plan ahead and stay alert — because once lit, fireworks move…
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