So-called 'safe and sane' fireworks went on sale on Wednesday in San Bruno and Pacifica, the only two cities in San Mateo County where fireworks can be legally purchased.
Officials are warning residents about the dangers of 'safe and sane' fireworks.So-called "safe and sane" fireworks went on sale on Wednesday in San Bruno and Pacifica, the only two cities in San Mateo County whereFor Danny Cen and his family, the gusty Peninsula winds did not dampen their enthusiasm for a traditional Fourth of July celebration complete with fireworks.
"We've been doing fine. Better than usual for the first day. It will be busy tonight," said Lynn Berliner of TNT Fireworks. Dr. Cliff Sheckter, a plastic surgeon and the head of the burn unit at Valley Medical Center in San Jose, added, "I prefer not debriding your burned flesh over the weekend." "It exploded. It just flashed. It basically flashed towards me," he said from a hospital bed inside the burn unit. "And I couldn’t put it out. I was patting down my chest. That’s why my hands got burned so badly."
Officials in Santa Clara County emphasized the importance of caution and practicing safety, as moments of celebration can quickly turn tragic.
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