Teen lost hand to exploding fireworks
SHERIFF-CORONER DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MEDIA ADVISORY,FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2013
Press Conference on the Dangers of Fireworks
Contacts: Gail Krause, OC Sheriff’s Department at (714) 647-1840 or gkrause@ocsd.org; Lynette Round, OC Fire Authority at (714) 573-6203 or lynetteround@ocfa.org
Who: The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) and the Orange County Fire Authority(OCFA) are partnering together to warn residents of the potential dangers of fireworks thisFourth of July holiday and promote fireworks safety.What:OCSD and OCFA will discuss fireworks regulations, emphasizing that even “safe and sane”fireworks are illegal in most Orange County cities. If fireworks are allowed in their city,residents must comply with that city’s regulations and use the fireworks only in thetimeframe allowed, within those cities. Fireworks safety tips will also be discussed.Fireworks are explosives and can cause severe personal injuries and property damage ifused incorrectly.
Scheduled Speakers:
- OCSD Bomb Squad Investigator Robert Mann
- OCFA Operation s Chief Dave Thomas
- Teenage victim of illegal bottle bomb (tentatively scheduled)
Static Display :
- “Safe and sane” fireworks
- Illegal fireworks
- Fireworks Danger Demonstration
- Mannequin with sparklers
- Watermelon with illegal fireworks
- Bottle bomb
When: Monday, July 1 at 10:00 a.m. Media staging begins at 9:45 a.m.
Where: OCSD Katella Training Facility@ 1900 West Katella Avenue in OrangeSouthwest parking lot adjacent to Santa Ana River TrailVideo & Interview Opportunities Available,
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