'Put Safety First' with Fireworks; Teen Loses Both Hands
Every day there are 200 injuries surrounding July 4th, spokeswoman says.
With burn bans, excessive heat and local regulations, there are few places in St. Louis County where personal fireworks use is permitted this Fourth of July. It is illegal to sell, possess and use fireworks in both Wildwood and Eureka, without a city-authorized permit. See previous article: Illegal Possession of Fireworks Can Result in Fines of $50 to $1,000 But as a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission spokeswoman said on a video included here, "put safety first" whether you are attending a professional display, or in your own backyard. A teen, Justin Henderson, shows how he lost both hands mixing chemicals on the video here. "When it goes off, it can really change your life," he said. "It's not worth it." Even if only using …
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