Ahead of the new year, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s office is encouraging residents to follow safety guidelines when handling fireworks.
The office provided the following tips in a press release Dec. 28:
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Sparklers burn as hot as a welding torch and are not for little kids to use. Give children glow sticks to play with and leave the sparklers to the adults.
- Never lean over the fireworks when lighting them.
- Do not pick up fireworks that have not completely gone off. They may still explode.
- Do not throw fireworks at others.
- Light fireworks one at a time.
- After fireworks complete burning, spray them with water or put them in a bucket of water. Do not put them in the trash.
Neighboring Williamson County also put out a statement reminding residents to check local ordinances before setting off fireworks.
In Austin, the city forbids residents from storing or using fireworks.
In Austin, the city forbids residents from storing or using fireworks.
