Officials: ‘Safe and sane’ fireworks can still be dangerous
0As Orange County prepares to celebrate 250 years of our nation’s independence, local public safety officials stress that safety around fireworks is paramount, even when using the “safe and sane” kind. Even legal fireworks, widely available for purchase throughout Orange County, pose risks. “Just because they’re ‘safe and sane’ doesn’t mean they won’t get a little out of control,” said Huntington Beach Fire Department Capt. Steve Teasdale during a fireworks safety event by SafeOC, one of Orange County’s leading public safety websites. Teasdale noted that while safe and sane products rarely become problematic, the public should still keep several guidelines…
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