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Firecracker Safety Tips: Only a few days are left for the festival of Diwali. This festival is one of the biggest festivals which is celebrated happily by all the family members together. During Diwali, delicious dishes and sweets are offered along with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganeshji. Apart from this, what further enhances the celebration of Diwali are firecrackers. After the puja, people burn firecrackers extensively, even though it increases pollution but there is no point beyond the festival.

Children love crackers and they love to burn them, but their safety and health are also important. It is important to be cautious and take precautions while bursting crackers with children.

Keep these 7 things in mind while burning crackers

If you are celebrating Diwali with children, then some special things should be kept in mind while burning crackers…

1- An elder should be present with the children while bursting crackers. Children often commit mistakes in excitement, in such a situation the presence of elders will keep them safe.

2-It is very important to have the right place to burn crackers. A place where there is no flammable thing around, like dry leaves, grass, or clothes. Burning firecrackers on the balcony or inside the house can be very dangerous. Fields or vacant plots are the best places.

3- Always keep a bucket of water and sand ready to avoid any untoward incident on Diwali. If any sparks fly or a fire starts, you can control it immediately.

4- Children should wear cotton and slightly fitting clothes while bursting crackers. Apart from this, if you wear nylon or synthetic clothes then you can quickly catch fire.

5-Avoid buying cheap and local firecrackers. Always buy crackers from a good and trustworthy shop. Burning cheap firecrackers is harmful, you should take care of this.

6-Always keep children away while burning rockets or loud firecrackers. Be careful while burning even small crackers like sparklers or pomegranates. Maintaining adequate distance from firecrackers reduces the risk of injury.

7- After burning the crackers, do not leave the remaining pomegranate shells or half-burnt crackers like that. Place them only by soaking them in water or pressing them in sand. Half-burnt firecrackers may rekindle the fire.