Yes, people can die from fireworks and the fires they cause. The city of Carlsbad explicitly prohibits the sale or use of any fireworks. The Fourth of July traditionally presents the biggest fire danger to citizens and is the cause of a great number of fires and burn injuries due to fireworks. Most fireworks related fires occur in dry brush and grass, but houses can be destroyed or damaged on this holiday.
Most fireworks burn injuries involve children.
These are usually burns to the hands and eyes causing vision impairment and disfiguring scars. Sparklers are the biggest danger to children. A tip temperature at the end of the sparkler reaches 1800 degrees Fahrenheit and can easily cause a burn. Some people think that just because some fireworks are legal in some states, they are more safe. The largest share of fireworks injuries are caused by Class C fireworks, the kind that are legal in many states.