Sparklers are popular with the smaller set and many parents feel they are safe for children to light and hold. However, Chaney said extreme caution should be exhibited when allowing children to light sparklers.

“The tip of a sparkler can reach up to 1,2000 degrees and can cause third degree burns,” Chaney said. “Use common sense if you are handling fireworks and never give them to children.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of five fireworks injury victims last year were under the age of 15. The highest rate of injuries per million population were to children ages 5-9 and 10-14.