By Paige Hesse on July 1st, 2023
It is no secret that Mustang loves our fireworks. At the end of the day, who doesn’t love an opportunity to legally blow something up? As it turns out, more than you might think. There are a million reasons to hate fireworks, but these are some of the top points.
Have you ever noticed how at every 4th of July party there is always a dog barking all night long? It has been reported that pets run away at a rate 30% higher than the rest of the year from July 4th-6th because of the noise associated with fireworks.
It doesn’t take much to make someone dislike or straight up not tolerate fireworks and make the 4th of July a nightmare. Parents with young children who can’t sleep through fireworks, people who have trauma responses to sudden loud noises, including many combat veterans, those with auditory sensory issues, or people who just simply don’t like noise are probably dreading the 4th.
According to Earth.org, fireworks can release all sorts of contaminants that affect air quality including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. Considering a recent decrease in air quality, do we really need to add more every July 4th?
According to many sources, the 4th of July, a time associated with 75% of firework injuries, is the busiest time of the year for emergency rooms across the country. In 2020, there were 26 firework related deaths in the US and an estimated 15,000+ ER visits. Do you feel like it’s worth it?
Are the pretty lights really worth all the harm?