These fires caused five deaths, 46 civilian injuries, and $105 million in direct property damage. And a huge reason why first responders are asking people to leave the fireworks up to the professionals.Testing slowdown: Fewer coronavirus tests casts doubt on falling case countsCasual dining chains like Ruby Tuesday's and Chili's are stuck in a 'state of limbo' without a COVID-19 vaccineShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Sometimes fireworks are dangerous because you’re just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Using consumer fireworks, that anyone can buy, and fruits and vegetables, Fond du Lac Fire Rescue is demonstrating just how dangerous these fireworks can be. Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for more than one-third (36%) of the estimated 2018 injuries.

With many professional firework shows being canceled this year, we offer a few safe alternatives to fireworks.NFPA has created a fireworks infographic for you to use on your website, blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Just download the graphic and place wherever you want to use it.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,100 nonoccupational fireworks-related injuries; burns accounted for 44 percent of the fireworks injuries seen in the month around July 4. The safety of others is what first responders are so concerned about.

Watch: Attending a professional fireworks show may not be possible this year, but that doesn't change the fact that consumer fireworks are dangerous. Please link to www.nfpa.org/fireworks. The sounds, sights and smell of neighborhood fireworks can easily trigger Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Adding, "But there's always a distance when you put these fireworks off that you have to maintain to light them off safely." "If you have a neighbor who is a veteran, honor them by not shooting off fireworks and giving them nightmares and flashbacks. Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. Whether it's just a firecracker, which can demolish a bell pepper, or a larger spraying firework that explodes and shreds a watermelon, these demonstrations are a warning and an example of the damage fireworks can cause to a person.Schumacher adds, "They'll tell you, this one is a great one, it blows up and it's a beautiful display. With no community fireworks displays this year, local first responders are worried for the public's safety, concerned people will take it upon themselves to set off their own fireworks. And those injuries, 50% of them are the age of 20 and under." In 2018, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,100 people for fireworks related injuries; half of those injuries were to the extremities and 34% were to the eye or other parts of the head. "We want to get as much information out to consumers that they can think twice about having one of these shows in their backyard," says Fond du Lac Fire Rescue Chief Peter O'Leary. Insurance Commissioner started an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and 17,100 outside and other fires. Fireworks are illegal and very dangerous. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks injure thousands of people each year, with many of those injuries coming during the month of July. Fireworks injure thousands of people each year, with many of those injuries coming during the month of July.According to Brenda Kissinger EMS Trauma Supervisor at St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Department, "About 9,000 injuries happen annually during the month of July. "The problem with that is, for one, they're illegal within the most cities, Fond du Lac especially," says Division Chief Garth Schumacher with Fond du Lac Fire Rescue. What the CPSC stats don’t differentiate is how often the injury is caused by fireworks … These injury estimates were obtained or derived from the Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.

They won't tell you if it falls over and points at the crowd, like Chief said, you can put five or six people right now in the hospital with whatever injury you can think of, eye injury, burn, so it is a major concern." The safety of others is what first responders are so concerned about.