{"id":24862,"date":"2025-06-29T15:57:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/24862\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T15:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T15:57:31","slug":"heres-what-fort-worth-law-says-about-shooting-off-fireworks-within-city-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/24862\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s what Fort Worth law says about shooting off fireworks within city limits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Tis the season! July Fourth is almost here, and firework shops are lining the roads<\/a> outside the city. Many North Texas cities are putting on firework shows<\/a>, but residents may want to take things into their own hands.<\/p>\n

Before lighting up sparklers in the backyard, though, Fort Worth residents should know the law<\/b> on fireworks.<\/p>\n

Can you light fireworks within city limits?<\/p>\n

The short answer: No.<\/b><\/p>\n

No fireworks, including sparklers and pop snaps,<\/b> can be set off within Fort Worth city limits, according to City code<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The only exception<\/b> to this rule is a firework show that has been inspected<\/b><\/a> by the Tarrant County Fire Marshal\u2019s Office<\/b> and approved by the city of Fort Worth<\/b>.<\/p>\n

For personal use, Tarrant County residents may only ignite fireworks in unincorporated areas of Tarrant County \u2014 that is, areas that do not have a local government. Residents may only ignite fireworks on property that they either own or have received permission from the owner to light fireworks on.<\/p>\n

Even if on private property in an unincorporated area, there are rules civilians must follow with lighting and exploding fireworks.<\/p>\n

The Tarrant County Fire Marshal\u2019s Office outlined the rules regarding fireworks<\/a>, including the prohibition of:<\/p>\n