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Avoid using hand sanitizer before handling Fourth of July fireworks, officials warn

It’s hard to imagine celebrating the Fourth of July without fireworks. But if you’ve become a routine hand sanitizer user amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, take heed: do not use it before handling fireworks, as the two pose a dangerous – and very flammable – combination.

“Keep in mind, if you are using consumer fireworks this year, DO NOT USE HAND SANITIZER AT THE SAME TIME! Wash your hands only with soap and water. Hand Sanitizer is flammable!” warned the City of Greensboro Fire Department in a recent Facebook post.

Indeed, as many are aware, alcohol and fire are a dangerous duo. Dee Shelton, fire and life safety educator with the City of Greensboro Fire Department, told The News & Observer that those celebrating Independence Day should avoid using hand sanitizer not just prior to handling fireworks, but also while near any open flame, such as a grill or a campfire............



https://www.foxnews.com/health/hand-sanitizer-fireworks-4th-of-july-dangerous

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Officials?  Does that mean that the rest of us are unofficial?

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Handsanitizer and fireworks don't mix obviously - - but something I honestly didn't think about till now.

Our city's annual 4th of July celebration has been postponed until Labor Day.  It usually is one of our biggest events of the year but understandable that it has been postponed as the crowd is massive.
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"Hold my Purell and watch this...."

Hopefully we won't get some "kids" experimenting to see which handsanitizer ignites the best.

In addition to fireworks we normally also do dry ice inside plastic pop bottles....always gives off quite a "boom".

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Indeed, as many are aware, alcohol and fire are a dangerous duo.

Yeah... but you're pretty desperate if you're drinking hand sanitizer...

It's "Here, hold mah beer"   :laugh:

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Hand sanitizer burns at such a low temperature that it's practically harmless. You can douse a piece of paper in it, light it on fire and the paper won't burn.
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