AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — As Americans gear up for Independence Day celebrations, fireworks sales are booming, with over $2 billion spent in the United States in 2024. Despite the excitement, safety remains a top concern for first responders and fireworks vendors.
“Shooting off fireworks within city limits is illegal,” said Jason Love of the Amarillo Fire Department. “If you’re gonna shoot them off, make sure the area you’re firing them off is a concrete area or a gravel area that doesn’t have a lot of vegetation. Make sure the vegetation around 30-40 feet is short, very well kept, and watered.”
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