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Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July | Portland Maine News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
This Fourth of July marks 250 years of independence—and fireworks sales are soaring, even for folks who never bought them before. But fire officials are sounding the alarm: thousands end up in ERs each year from fireworks, with hands, faces, and ears most at risk—even sparklers can burn hotter than your oven. Experts say treat every firework like an explosive: use a stable surface, have one sober adult light them, keep everyone back, and never relight duds. If you go solo, keep water handy, soak used fireworks, and always have a safety plan—because once lit, things can go wrong fast. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1030057a8d1453f3