Fireworks safety The state fire marshal’s office offered the following safety tips for Ohioans using legal trick or novelty fireworks over the holiday weekend:

Handle and discharge trick and novelty devices only under adult supervision.

Appoint one adult to be in charge. This person should know the hazards of each type of firework being used.

Carefully read and follow the label directions on the trick and novelty device packaging.

Light only one sparkler at a time and hold it away from your body and others.

Sparkler wires, which can burn up to 1,800 degrees, should immediately be placed in a bucket of water to avoid injury as they remain hot for a few minutes after burnout.

If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for two or three minutes and seek medical attention when necessary.

Source: State fire marshal