Parents are lax on fireworks safety, survey finds

Are you staying safe this Fourth of July?

American parents are not taking proper precautions to protect their children from fireworks-related burns and injuries, a new survey claims. The poll of more than 2,000 parents found only 1 in 5 made sure their children stayed at least 100 feet away from fireworks.

In 2020, more than 15,000 people went to the emergency room due to fireworks injuries. Keeping children 100 feet away from fireworks, using legal fireworks, and lighting fireworks one at a time are just some tips to stay safe this holiday weekend.

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