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Officials demonstrate dangers of fireworks in stark warning ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Officials in Broward, Florida, demonstrated the dangers of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, using fruits and a mannequin hand to show potential injuries. They warned of nearly 15,000 annual fireworks-related injuries, emphasizing risks like burns and amputations, and urged the public to attend professional displays instead of handling fireworks themselves.
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