On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First(Page 3) He recalled one case in which two brothers were standing near each other when a firework went off in their faces. One brother lost an eye. "The other brother, even though he sustained more of the blast, the glasses protected his eyes," Stout said. "He was fine." Or, better yet, just go see the show at your local park. "Clearly, the safest fireworks to watch are the biggest and most beautiful," Stout said. "You watch them from a distance, and they're just gorgeous." More information To learn more about hazards posed by fireworks, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Related Links
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