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House Fire, Storm Cleanup Highlight Lakeville Fire Department's Week
If a sparkler is going to injure someone, it's likely to be a child, fire department says.
FIRE SAFETY TIP
More than 50 percent of sparkler related injuries happen to children under the age of 14. Parents need to safely supervise the activities of children when sparklers are present. While they appeal to children of all ages, sparklers are not toys, the tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of about 2,000°F. This is hot enough to melt some metals and cause third degree burns.
- Always read and follow instructions.
- Always have an adult present.
- Keep burning sparklers away from clothing and flammable objects.
- Only use sparklers outdoors, away from buildings and vehicles.
- Light only one sparkler at a time.
- Do not point or throw sparklers at another person.
- Children under the age of 12 should not handle sparklers.
- When finished, place used sparklers in a bucket of water.
FIRE REPORT
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From June 18, 2012 to June 24, 2012 the responded to 26 calls for service including: 1 structure fire, 2 medicals, 1 motor vehicle accident (no injuries), 1 motor vehicle/pedestrian accident, 2 gas leaks, 1 overheated motor, 5 power lines down, 1 lightning strike, 4 wind storm assessments, 1 shorted electrical equipment, 4 good intents, and 3 false alarms.
