Fireworks safety tips to remember on 4th of July

The Fourth of July is almost here and if you’re planning to set off fireworks or going to a party where someone will set off fireworks, it is important to remember to be safe.

Dan Peart, Director of Government Affairs at Phantom Fireworks joined PHL17’s Kelsey Fabian to discuss important firework safety tips.

Safety tips:

• Children should never handle fireworks.
• Do not mix fireworks with alcohol.
• Follow the local laws.
• Purchase your fireworks from reliable, licensed sources.
• Always keep a water source nearby just in case anything were to go awry.
• Read all directions, cautions, labels, and warnings on each individual firework item to understand the product performance and hazards associated with it.
• Light fireworks on a hard, flat, and level surface to ensure the stability of the items. If needed, bury or brace the item.
• Always light your fireworks in a clear, open area away from buildings, vehicles, and shrubbery. A minimum clear radius of 30 feet for fountains and other ground-based items and 140 feet for any aerial product is recommended.
• Never attempt to relight, alter, or fix any “dud” fireworks item.
• NEVER USE THE FIREWORKS FOR A “FIREFIGHT”: Never aim, point, or throw any fireworks at another person or at any property.
• Lastly, use common sense.

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