Are Fireworks Dangerous?
December 13, 2017
During the New Years break fireworks are commonly purchased. You can see and hear them all throughout the New Years night. The firework stands sell the fireworks with caution as they can only be sold to people with and ID.
Every year there have been many cases of injuries and even death from faulty fireworks. According to Huffington Post, in 2016 there were 11,000 injuries and 4 deaths. That’s an average of about 230 people getting injured a day! If not handled properly, fireworks can cause burn and eye injuries in both kids and adults.
When asked if Trevon Parker, an eighth grade Dobie basketball player, thought that fireworks were dangerous he replied with, “Of course not, fireworks are lit!’’ When asked if Aubrianna Kline, a seventh grade journalist, thought that fireworks were dangerous she replied with, “ I think it depends on the person.’’ She said, “ Fireworks can be fun to watch, but they can start fires.”
According to CNN, on December 21, 2016 in Tultepec, Mexico a firework market became a graveyard. Faulty fireworks went off and made an explosion. The explosion killed 35 people and left dozens injured. Since this was such a horrific incident the government paid for the funeral and medical cost of everyone affected at the scene.
So remember this New Years to use caution when handling fireworks. They can be fun to watch, but can easily turn into a tragic incident.

Hi my name is Sophia Garza. My friends call me Sophie. I’m 13 years old and an 8th grader at Dobie. I enjoy playing soccer, and hanging out with my friends....
this story is very sad and true
I think fireworks can and cant be dangerous 1. because its fun and festive 2. because it could start a frie
This is a good topic to write about because I’m sure many people don’t think about this.
This is the only story I’ve really been interested in reading. It was so good!
Good story!!!
aye fam bam this is lit… get it?
this story is really good i never thought they could be
dangerous
you know, I never really thought of it like that… wow.
Good job on the article. I don’t think a lot of people would think of a topic like this. Good work with the information and back up evidence.