New Ohio firework law allows residents to legally set-off fireworks: How to stay safe

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – As Fourth of July approaches, the Massie Township Fireplace Chief Don Fugate shares some recommendation on firework security for the vacation weekend.

Fugate listed 4 firework security parts that may assist stop harm:

• Make certain everyone seems to be away from the place the fireworks are being set off.
• Make certain there isn’t a dry vegetation or buildings shut by that would catch on hearth.
• Make certain somebody is watching young children (if any) so they don’t run in and get into the center of the sector the place fireworks are taking pictures off.
• If a firework doesn’t explode, don’t go as much as it. Let it sit.

Fireworks skilled, Joe Rossi units off fireworks for a lot of organizations in Cincinnati. In response to Fugate, Rossi offers a firework quarter-hour or extra if it doesn’t explode.

The brand new Ohio firework legislation permits residents to legally set off fireworks themselves, relying on the township, metropolis or municipal. For extra data on learn how to set-off fireworks and firework security, go to the Nationwide Security Council web site.

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