West Grove Fire Company
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Don't Become a July 4th Statistic
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June 30, 2025

There were an estimated 14,700 fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency departments in 2024, with a majority of them during the month surrounding the Fourth of July weekend. So, as we head into this year's holiday weekend, the West Grove Fire Company is urging all residents and visitors to be safe over the next few days.

2025's statistics represented a 52% increase over the previous year, so the risks are going up as fireworks are more and more available. Safety awareness is important, for your own home or those you may visit, and especially when youngsters are involved. Interestingly, sparklers are the number one cause of injuries -- and are the most popular holiday fireworks used by children. Half of all sparkler injuries involved children younger than 5 years old and sparklers accounted for an estimated 1,700 of the emergency-room treated injuries.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published these tips to celebrate safely:

-- Never allow young children to play with, or ignite, fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals.

-- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap.

-- Light fireworks one at a time, then move away quickly.

-- Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.

-- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.

-- Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone.

-- After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding the device to prevent a trash fire.

-- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use.

For more fireworks safety tips visit www.cpsc.gov/fireworks.

The WGFC also cautions to avoid shooting fireworks over houses or outbuildings -- sparks and spent fireworks can be a fire source. This is also true over fields and woods, especially with the current hot and dry conditions. Fire prevention is just as important a safety topic as injury prevention when it comes to the Fourth of July.

It is also important to note that setting off fireworks may be upsetting to animals and our military veterans. Please be courteous of the loud and unexpected noises and the impact they may have on pets, farm animals, and veterans.

And, during the July 4th heat wave, take precautions when outside -- be protected from the heat and make sure everyone (especially young children and the aged) is drinking lots of fluids.

Have a safe holiday weekend.

Hyperlinks: For more information from the CPSC
 

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