How can fireworks hurt you?

Fireworks can cause serious eye injuries, including blindness, if the eye tissue gets damaged or torn. Other common injuries from fireworks include burns to the hands and face, which can leave scars. Someone could even lose one or more fingers if fireworks go off the wrong way.

What do you do if someone sets off fireworks?

Call the local police or fire department’s non-emergency phone number. My next door neighbor is making fireworks in his garage. Calling 911: Reporting illegal activities or use of fireworks to 911 should be limited to those instances when the activity is in progress and poses a threat or danger to others or yourself.

Are fireworks Safe Kids?

Kids should never play with fireworks. Things like firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers are just too dangerous. If you give kids sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from the face, clothing, and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800°F (982°C) — hot enough to melt gold.

How can I stop my neighbors fireworks?

If the neighbors continue to shoot fireworks, call the police or sheriff. They will (or should) come and talk to the people. There may be noise ordinances. But even if there aren’t, maybe a visit from the police will make them stop.

Can you lose a finger from fireworks?

According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, “firework-related injuries range in severity from superficial burns to complete loss of the hand and fingers.” Broken bones, dislocations, and amputations can also result from blast injuries.

Can fireworks blind?

“Although consumer-grade fireworks are legal in many states, they are extremely dangerous and can cause devastating eye injuries and even blindness,” says Woreta. “The most common injuries we see from fireworks are to the fingers, hands and legs,” McDonald added. “More than half of the injuries involve burns.”

What age is OK for fireworks?

No Sale to Minors. It is unlawful in California for anyone to sell safe and sane fireworks to a person under the age of 16.

Can a 2 year old watch fireworks?

Aside from the extreme volume of fireworks, seeing a spectacle of lights could be scary for a toddler. But toddlers aren’t the only ones who need to protect their ears, kids of any age are susceptible to sudden and permanent hearing loss from fireworks, according to Perdue University.