third-degree burns she received last year. it was just heartbreaking. to see your child like that. reporter: it turns out sparklers in the hands of children are often the most dangerous burning hot enough to melt metal. the clothing has ignited which can result in very serious burns to the upper body, the airway, the face. reporter: the expert advice tonight, forget the backyard fireworks and consider leaving it to the pros. tom costello, nbc news, fairfax, virginia. now let s head over to meteorologist bonnie schneider with your holiday forecast. how is it looking? we are really looking at nice weather with a couple of exceptions. we do have some rain in the mid-south for today and even for tomorrow as the storms push further to the east. we ll see them into ohio and the carolinas. but for the fireworks display tonight, in new york city, really looks nice. 79 degrees. we have much clear skies really so it will be mainly clear and i think we ll see comfortable temperatures.
it tore through 400 acres since yesterday afternoon. threatening homes and businesses near sedona. a major highway has been shut down and shelters have been set up. about 100 firefighters are facing hot and dry conditions. another fire danger that would hit anywhere in the country. more than 75,000 house fires break out between the months of may and august. having a smoke detector in your home could mean the difference between life and death. byron pitts tells us what we can do to stay safe. reporter: while so much attention has been on the terrible wildfires this season, experts say this summer there s a far graver danger in your own neighborhood, thanks to barbecues and overloaded extension cords and backyard fireworks. nationwide, home fires cause on average 2500 deaths a year, and the warmer weather brings a slew of new concerns. fire department. reporter: los angeles is responding to record spike in fatal fires this year with this
across northern arizona forcing vacationers and residents to evacuate. it tore through 400 acres since yesterday afternoon. threatening homes and businesses near sedona. a major highway has been shut down and shelters have been set up. about 100 firefighters are facing hot and dry conditions. another fire danger that would hit anywhere in the country. more than 75,000 house fires break out between the months of may and august. having a smoke detector in your home could mean the difference between life and death. byron pitts tells us what we can do to stay safe. reporter: while so much attention has been on the terrible wildfires this season, experts say this summer there s a far graver danger in your own neighborhood, thanks to barbecues and overloaded extension cords and backyard fireworks. nationwide, home fires cause on average 2500 deaths a year, and the warmer weather brings a slew of new concerns. fire department. reporter: los angeles is responding to record spike in fat