Fireworks

In a typical year, there are more fires on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. Extreme dry summer heat makes the risk of fires that much greater. Flames can ignite and spread very quickly.

When discharging fireworks:

  • parents should exercise extra supervision over children
  • have water nearby to extinguish any smoldering residual effects
  • avoid using fireworks on a windy day
  • discharge fireworks in a clear, open area
  • never point fireworks toward houses, trees, shrubs, fields, animals, or people.