Fireworks
A
sparkler is a type of hand-held
firework that burns slowly while emitting
colored flames, sparks, and other effects. The most
common situation for injuries occurs when lit
sparklers are given to unsupervised children, many
of whom may not understand the risks. The.ces
burn at a high temperature (as hot as 1800 to 3000°
F, or 1000 to 1600° C), depending on the fuel and
oxidizer used, more than sufficient to cause severe
skin burns or ignite clothing. As with all
fireworks, sparklers are also capable of
accidentally initiating wildfires. This is
especially true in drier areas. The Mesa Fire
Department reminds you that all fireworks are
illegal in the State of Arizona, except those used
in a permitted public display by qualified
pyrotechnic experts and those used in accordance
with the Mesa Fire Code. A person caught with
prohibited storage, use, and/or handling of
fireworks can be charged with a Class 3 Misdemeanor,
A.R.S. Section 36-1602. We encourage you to leave
the fireworks to the professionals. Enjoy one of
Mesa's professional displays!
Fireworks Safety Tip Sheet by the NFPA
Opinion: Fireworks should be left to the
professionals (article by Mesa Fire Chief Harry Beck
and Mesa Councilmember Scott Somers)
Public Service Announcement (PSA) on the Dangers
of Sparklers
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