WGY News: Sparking Up Sparkler Safety

Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine at Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares some important safety tips about using sparklers or fireworks during the July 4 holiday weekend.

St. Peter’s Health Partners, in light of recent changes to the New York Fireworks Law that legalized the use of “sparkler devices” in many Capital Region counties, is alerting the public to exercise safety and take precautions in their use during upcoming July 4 celebrations.

A new law in New York has legalized the use of “sparkler devices” in many areas, but Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine for Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares concerns about their safety and the injuries they can cause.