That’s why, for this Independence Day, I made my own sparklers. Yes, there are some scary-sounding chemicals involved; yes, it’s more expensive than buying a pack at your neighborhood fireworks stand ...

Sparklers are a fun tradition for children around the Fourth of July holiday. But they also can be incredibly dangerous, especially in the hands of a toddler. According to the National Safety Council, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lighting sparklers this Fourth of July or wedding season? Here’s how to safely handle sparklers every time. Here's a handy safety ...

Tuesday is the Fourth of July, the annual holiday celebrating America's independence. As always, the holiday is marked with parades, cookouts and of course, endless amounts of fireworks. From ...

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Fireworks can pose significant risks to children and adults alike. Fireworks, even sparklers, can cause serious injuries to children and adults. Supervision, safety gear, and following proper ...

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate, but injuries from fireworks lead to approximately 11,000 visits to the emergency department each year, and over 30 percent of them involve children.1 The ...

MIAMI - The Fourth of July is here and the celebrations often include fireworks. For children, that often means waving sparklers in the air. Alex Hoehn-Saric, the Chair of the Consumer Product Safety ...

Nate Murray, 4, holds a sparkler at a home in Scarborough, Maine, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Sparklers, hot enough to burn some metals, are the No. 1 cause of fireworks-related injuries, warns the ...

THEY’RE without a doubt one of the most important part of any proper Bonfire Night celebration for kids – but if you’re not careful, sparklers can be incredibly dangerous too. According to Fireworks ...