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SALT LAKE CITY — A 4th of July celebration just wouldn't be the same without fireworks. But we all know fireworks can be dangerous.
Last year, 65 percent of all fireworks-related injuries happened within 30 days of Independence Day, and sparklers were the No. 1 reason for those trips to the emergency room.
Janet Brooks, child advocacy manager at Primary Children's Medical Center, said there's not really a safe firework; and the ones we tend to give our children — like sparklers — are actually the hottest.
Sparklers can reach 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is as hot as a blow torch.
"We know that water boils at 212 degrees, (and) that can cause a third-degree burn," Brooks said. "(Sparklers) do not belong in the hands of children."
Brooks also shared shared some tips on how to stay safe while celebrating the holidays with fireworks. Click the play button above to see more.
