Fireworks: Safety first

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals. In 2017 eight people died and over 12,000 were injured seriously enough to require medical treatment related to using fireworks. Of these, 50% were under the age of 20. An estimated 1,200 of these injuries were related to small f…