Fireworks safety rules to follow on Canada Day

Canada Day and fireworks go hand in hand, but there are many safety issues to consider when it comes to holiday weekend pyrotechnics.
The Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (EPSO) urge the public to exercise caution when handling fireworks, particularly sparklers, which can reach temperatures of 2,000 C and cause serious eye damage and even blindness.
“As an on-call ophthalmologist at a number of (area) hospitals, I often see people with injury from improper fireworks handling,”