As New Year’s Eve approaches, the Corpus Christi fire and police departments are warning residents not to use fireworks within city limits, including beaches.
Fireworks are strictly prohibited in Corpus Christi and could result in fines of up to $2,000 for each opened package of fireworks.
There were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths and about 14,700 people were injured by fireworks across the country in 2024, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Sparklers, handheld fireworks, caused nearly 1,700 injuries treated in emergency rooms in 2024…