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Hand surgeon warns against trend toward fireworks at home

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Friday, July 3, 2020
Hand surgeon warns against trend toward fireworks at home
Fireworks are explosives, reminds a hand surgeon from the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Centers. And sparklers, which burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, aren't kids' stuff.
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