Lafayette, LA (KLFY) – With the Fourth of July around the corner, Lafayette Fire Department wants to ensure everyone celebrates safely and responsibly.
Below are some important safety tips to keep in mind, especially when it comes to fireworks.
Fireworks Safety:
- Detonate devices at least 200 feet away from structures, vehicles, and rubbish.
- Never allow children to light fireworks.
- Never operate fireworks while impaired.
- Light devices one at a time and monitor embers released with a bucket of water or hose nearby.
- Discard detonated items by wetting them down to prevent reignition and not disposing of them in a trash container immediately.
- Always read and follow the label directions carefully.
- Adults should always supervise fireworks activity.
- Fireworks should be placed on a hard, smooth surface before ignition.
- Never light fireworks in your hand.
- Quickly light one firework at a time, and move away quickly after lighting.
- Never point or throw fireworks at people, pets, cars, or buildings.
- Keep fireworks away from small children.
- Do not alter or make your fireworks.
- Fireworks that have been ignited and fail to immediately explode or discharge can cause injury, as they may still be active.
- If viewing a fireworks display, never pick up fireworks that may be left over.
The Lafayette Fire Department reminds citizens that it is illegal to possess, use, handle, sell or ignite fireworks within city limits of Lafayette. Fireworks may be set off only in unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish from June 25 through July 5 from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and until 1:00 a.m. on July 5. Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to possess, handle or purchase fireworks…