Fireworks are dangerous and illegal

Fireworks may seem like fun, but every year we have injuries and sometimes property damage as a result of amateur fireworks.

July 3, 2012 | 2 min reading time

This article is 13 years old. It was published on July 3, 2012.

 It is illegal to possess, sell, transfer or set off fireworks in the City of St. Louis. Ordinance fireworks are illegal65824.  Adults can be held responsible for allowing minors to have or set off fireworks as well.  See attached flyer.

Police Chief Isom and Fire Chief Jenkerson remind St. Louis residents that it is illegal for citizens to shoot fireworks. It is also illegal for residents to open fire hydrants. “We will be rigorously enforcing these laws,” said Chief Isom. “The police and fire departments are working closely together to ensure the safety of all of our residents.”

“Fires can start and spread quickly during this period of extreme dryness – and a single spark from fireworks could ignite a deadly fire,” said Chief Jenkerson. “We also need people to stop opening fire hydrants. Opening fire hydrants can decrease our water pressure and hurt our ability to put out fires.”

Let's all be safe and let the professionals use fireworks.  

There is a great fireworks display scheduled for 9:20 p.m. at Fair St. Louis on the Riverfront on Wednesday, July 4; Friday, July 6; and Saturday, July 7.  They have special training, precautions and much better fireworks. For the full schedule of events see:  http://fairsaintlouis.org/info/schedule/

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