Fireworks stands have opened around the Corpus Christi area ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, but officials are warning residents about safety concerns and legal restrictions.
The stands will remain open until July 4, but the Corpus Christi Fire Department is reminding residents that using fireworks within city limits is illegal and could result in hefty fines.
“Fireworks are illegal inside the city limits. That does include some of our beaches, the beaches that are inside of our city limits it’s also illegal. So if you do choose to utilize fireworks it would be outside of the city limits and we want you to be cautious if you do that,” Assistant Chief Tony Perez said.
Those caught with fireworks inside city limits face fines up to $2,000 for each package in their possession…