With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a
fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates,
make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. If not handled
properly, fireworks can cause burn and eye injuries in kids and
adults. The best way to protect your family is not to use any
fireworks at home — period. Attend public fireworks displays,
and leave the lighting to the professionals. Lighting fireworks
at home isn't even legal in many areas, so if you still want to
use them, be sure to check with your local police department
first. If they're legal where you live, keep these safety tips
in mind: 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° Fahrenheit (982° Celsius) — hot enough to melt gold. Buy
only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the
manufacturer's name