As the 4th of July nears, please make SAFETY your first concern and fun your second. Every year, hundreds and thousands of injuries occur due to fireworks use.
A recent study from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) has shown that in 2010 there were fireworks related deaths and more than 8,600 ER visits for fireworks injuries. Of those injuries, 40% were to children under 15 years old and 50% were to individuals younger than 20 years of age. There were an estimated 1,200 injuries from sparklers and 400 from bottle rockets.
Don't be a part of the statistic. Fireworks are fun and highly entertaining, but a trip to the ER is neither.
If you plan to use fireworks, only use fireworks that are legal in your area. The reason fireworks are illegal has to do with safety. The big fireworks displays are set off by trained professionals and the area where they are set off is carefully selected both for public safety and fire safety. Also, make sure you have a water source nearby and douse all fireworks and lighting materials prior to putting them in the trash. The last thing to keep in mind is that Sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 2000 degrees F (hot enough to melt some metals), and should not be given to small children.
In Brighton the Ordinance states that permitted fireworks should not "leave the ground or create a 'report' (pop/bang)."
For more information on the Brighton Ordinance or to read the entire CSPC study visit our website at www.brightonfire.org. We also have an information brochure with a fun Fireworks safety crossword on the website.
Tribute to Dijoun Quinn of Commerce City... There is now a $2500 reward posted by the Commerce City
A Shooting Claims the life of 18 year old Dijoun Quinn... COMMERCE CITY - The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of Holly St. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived they found a male lying on the ground. It appears that an 18 year old male was walking southbound on Holly St when he was shot multiple times. The male was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. Commerce City police identified the 18-year-old as Dijoun Quinn, a recent graduate of Adams City High School who had enlisted in the Army. Quinn's Grandfather says his grandson didn't have any enemies and was not in a gang. There is no suspect information available at this time, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Bryan VanderMeer at 303-289-3629 or the Commerce City Tip Line at 303-289-3626. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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