With vendors across Harris County starting consumer fireworks sales Dec. 21 ahead of the holiday and new year, Harris County Fire Marshal officials are reminding residents to follow safety protocols and proper disposal guidelines.<\/p>\n
\u201cFireworks are allowed in unincorporated Harris County, but there are areas that fireworks are not allowed in unincorporated Harris County,\u201d HCFMO Public Information Officer Brandi Dumas said. \u201cOur message is always safety first.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dumas said officials see everything from minor to major injuries every year from fireworks. The fire marshal\u2019s office recommended that communities attend a professional display to avoid any risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also warn against the use of sparklers because people think they\u2019re innocent, but sparklers burn six times hotter than boiling water,” Dumas said. “So a lot of hand injuries come from sparklers.\u201d<\/p>\n
What residents should know<\/b><\/p>\n
The fire marshal\u2019s office recommended the following safety tips<\/a>:<\/p>\n Firework use can even cause distress to pets and veterans, Dumas said.<\/p>\n \u201cConsider your neighbors who are veterans and consider pets,\u201d Dumas said. \u201cA lot of loud noises and quick pops could trigger a lot of people, especially those who have served in our military.\u201d<\/p>\n Zooming out<\/b><\/p>\n Dumas said unincorporated Harris County was no longer under a burn ban, which was lifted Dec.5<\/a>, and while current conditions were better with not a lot of dry vegetation, she said fire departments will still be busy responding to fires.<\/p>\n Did you know?<\/b><\/p>\n\n