Ventura fire chief says say no to illegal fireworks

Holland said the best way to enjoy the Fourth of July is to go to the park and enjoy the displays of fireworks conducted by trained professionals.

This year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission set up reenactments of actual accidents involving fireworks to show how unsafe they can be.

The 4th of July is near and you know what that means, fireworks stands are popping up across imperial county but what type of fireworks are legal?

Fireworks can already be risky, but this dry spell has upped the ante.

In Rhode Island, aerial and display fireworks are prohibited however ground-based and hand held devices, fountains, illuminating torches and sparklers are allowed. In addition, one-fourth of the fireworks-related fires reported in the USA each year occur on the Fourth of July.

Even if you’re not injured, there could be a hefty price to pay for using illegal fireworks – specifically, a fine of up to $2,500 in Phoenix. Be smart and be safe.

“Fireworks are fun, but they are to not be taken lightly”.

About 35 percent of fireworks injuries were to children 14 years old and younger. Firecrackers cause 20% of those injuries, and children between the ages of 5 and 9 and adults 25 to 44 are at the most risk of injury. There was an estimated 10,500 firework related injuries in 2014, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Some fireworks purchased in other states are not legal in Wisconsin, so individuals should make sure their fireworks comply with local laws.

About two years ago, onigbinde said he spent nearly $200 buying and shooting fireworks with friends, but this year he has chosen a different and cheaper option to enjoy the holiday. “They’re nice to watch but they’re extremely unsafe and any impairment can really cause a problem”.

“Use of fireworks could also result in criminal charges such as Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Reckless Endangerment”, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Most of the time, these injuries happen because the fireworks ignite unexpectedly or because of inappropriate usage, the CPSC said.

Make sure to have a garden hose or a bucket of water nearby in case of a fire. Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse.

He also recommends watching the fireworks show at Castle Rock or in Laurel.

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Last year, emergency rooms around the country treated an average of 267 fireworks-related injuries per day in the 30-day span between June 19 and July 19.