The village of Palatine (Ill.) has banned sparklers as well as other fireworks. Apparently they've come to the realization that sparklers are hot.

The recommendation came from the Fire Department and Fire Prevention Committee in an effort to decrease the number of injuries associated with so-called safe fireworks. Sparklers burn at temperatures approaching 1,800 degrees and can easily ignite other fires, said Palatine Fire Protection Director Jim Eriksen.

Candle flames burn from 800 to 1400 degrees Celsius; thats 1472 - 2552 real degrees (Fahrenheit).