Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day, Alachua County Fire Rescue encourages everyone to make safety a priority when enjoying fireworks.
While fireworks are a long-standing holiday tradition, they also present significant risks. Each year, thousands of people across the United States are injured in fireworks-related incidents, many involving burns to the hands, face, and eyes. Even sparklers, often considered a safer alternative, can burn at temperatures exceeding 2,000 degrees—hot enough to cause severe injuries in seconds…