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Page 18 Holliston Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com July 2020Fire Officials Urge Peopleto Keep Children Safe this 4th of JulyChildren Under 15 Account for One-Thirdof Fireworks Injuries“Have fun but be safe thisFourth of July and give firstresponders the night off,” saidState Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey.“Keep your childrensafe. Kids under 15 account forone-third of the severe burninjuries requiring emergencyroom visits, he added.4th of July No Holiday forFirefightersSaugus Fire Chief MichaelNewbury, president of the FireChiefs’ Association of Massachusetts,said, “The Fourthof July holiday is a busy timefor firefighters. We are busyresponding to all types of firesand medical emergencies. Infact, the week of July 4 is oneof the busiest times of the yearfor fires. So please leave thefireworks to the professionals.”This year, because of the pandemic,many professional fireworksdisplays are postponeduntil Labor Day weekend.State Fire Marshal Peter J.Ostroskey said, “Remember,fireworks are illegal to transportinto Massachusetts, evenif they were purchased legallyelsewhere. This 4th of July, celebratesafely and find alternativesto fireworks. Avoid crowdsbut enjoy being in the companyof family and friends.” Headded, “Illegal fireworks arerisky, especially around children.”Fireworks Cause ManyDangerous FiresLast summer, there weremany fires, amputations andburn injuries from illegal fireworksin Massachusetts. In thepast decade (2010-2019), therehave been 858 major fires andexplosions involving illegalfireworks in Massachusetts[1].These incidents resulted in 12civilian injuries, 40 fire serviceinjuries and an estimated dollarloss of $2.9 million.• On June 22, 2019, the PlainvilleFire Department respondedto a building firein a trash compactor. Someoneput fireworks down thetrash chute and into thecompactor. The fireworksignited the trash.• On July 2, 2019, theTaunton Fire Departmentwas called to a fire in asingle-family home. Thefire began while the homeownerwas building woodenracks to launch illegal fireworksfrom his deck. Theracks surrounded him onthe deck. One of the fireworksexploded and set offmany other fireworks. Thedetonations ignited thedeck.• On July 4, 2019, the BostonFire Department was calledto a fire in a 3-unit apartmentbuilding. The fire wasstarted by fireworks on thefront porch.• On July 5, 2019, the BostonFire Department wascalled to a fire in a 3-unitapartment building. Neighborsreported that fire wasstarted by fireworks. Thefire began on the back ofone building and extendedto another 3-unit apartmentbuilding next door. Twentypeople were displaced fromtheir homes by the firesand damages were over$700,000.• On July 5, the Salem FireDepartment responded toa fire on a standalone dockcaused by fireworks.Fireworks InjuriesIn the past decade (2010-2019), 37 people have beentreated at Massachusettsemergency rooms for severeburn injuries from fireworks– burns covering 5% of moreof the body. Thirty-three percentwere children age 14 oryounger. An additional 22%were youth aged 15-24. Theyoungest victim was a sevenmonthold boy. These victimsare scarred for life.For more information on thedangers of fireworks, go to theDepartment of Fire Serviceswebpage https://www.mass.gov/service-details/leave-fireworks-to-the-professionals.PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPERSeptic TroublesWe succeed where others failPumping ◆ Title V InspectionsSystem Repairs & Installation10% OFF Septic ServicesCOUPON CODE #12Run YourReal Estate AdsWith Us!Call - Jen Schofield(508) 570-6544Holliston • www.rodenhiser.biz • (508) 429-95530719
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