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1. • • Discarded fireworks still hot or smoldering can ignite nearby combustible materials if not properly extinguished. Storing fireworks near flammable substances can also increase the risk of fires if a spark or flame comes into contact with them.
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   Can fireworks start a fire if they are not extinguished?

   • Fireworks can also start fires if they are not properly extinguished. Even after a firework has gone off, it can still be hot and potentially start a fire if it lands in the wrong spot. To ensure they are completely extinguished, it is important to soak used fireworks in water before disposing of them.

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   Can fireworks spark wildfires?

   • McMullen adds that fireworks also can start fires on property or spark wildfires — another reason to be aware of weather conditions, including how dry the environment is. “Fires start with one ember, one spark. These devices that we’re talking about today, fireworks will put off those embers and those sparks that we’re talking about,” he said.

   Canada Day fireworks can come with risks. How to stay safe

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   Are fireworks illegal?

   • There are more firework-related fires in the US than you would expect from such a novelty item. The problem is that the legal commercial sale of fireworks puts them in the hands of pretty much anyone. Also, kids can easily get hold of them illegally. The NFPA reports that in 2018 alone, 19,500 reported fires were the result of fireworks.

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   Can Fireworks cause fires?

   • Igniting fireworks too close to buildings, dry vegetation, or other flammable materials can quickly lead to fires. Malfunctioning fireworks: Sometimes, fireworks can malfunction, resulting in unintended or delayed ignition. Malfunctioning fireworks may explode at ground level or shoot off in unpredictable directions, increasing the risk of fires.

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   What happens if fireworks shoot off in the wrong direction?

   • Fireworks that shoot off in the wrong direction could hit a house or outbuilding and start a fire that way. There is also the risk of any outdoor fires from combustible vegetation spreading to the home. Sadly, there are also rare cases of people deliberately setting fireworks off inside or close to people’s homes.

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   Are fireworks safe on Canada Day?

   • With Canada Day fast approaching, Canadian fire chiefs are reminding the public about the safe use of fireworks. Chief of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Ken McMullen says people should remember that fireworks are still explosives and are dangerous when the conditions are hot and dry.

   Fireworks can be dangerous in hot and dry weather, fire chiefs warn

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   May 16, 2023 · Dry leaves, branches, and other debris can easily catch fire if they are hit by a spark or flame from a firework. Once a fire starts, it can quickly spread to the rest of the house. Fireworks can also start fires if they are not properly extinguished.

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   Oct 16, 2021 · Fireworks that shoot off in the wrong direction could hit a house or outbuilding and start a fire that way. There is also the risk of any outdoor fires from combustible vegetation spreading to the home.

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6. www.huffpost.com › entry › firework-injuries-safetyCommon Fireworks-Related Injuries And How To Prevent Them ...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · To avoid starting a fire, he added, fireworks should be set off on an asphalt or cement surface, and not aimed toward anyone’s home or a wooded area. A bucket of water or garden hose. Sparklers can be dropped into a bucket of water to be extinguished.

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7. kitchener.ctvnews.ca › here-are-the-rules-forWhat are the rules for setting off fireworks? | CTV News

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   Jun 29, 2022 · After discharge, the fireworks, casings, or other debris, are completely extinguished so as not to create a fire hazard. The full list of rules can be found here. CENTRE WELLINGTON

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   Jun 30, 2024 · The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says to stay safe if using fireworks this Canada Day weekend, but the best thing to do is leave it to the professionals.

9. www.lung.org › blog › fireworks-hidden-dangersThe Hidden Dangers of Fireworks | American Lung Association

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   Aug 19, 2024 · Fireworks can also start wildfires, creating even more smoke and making air pollution worse. Health Impacts of Particle Pollution. The tiny particles in firework smoke, known as particulate matter (PM), are harmful. Breathing them in can make you cough, irritate your lungs, and trigger asthma attacks.

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    Jun 28, 2024 · Chief of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Ken McMullen says people should remember that fireworks are still explosives and are dangerous when the conditions are hot and dry.