Ohio fire officials are reminding residents to safely store or properly dispose of leftover fireworks now that the Independence Day holiday has ended. Officials say fireworks should only be used on legal discharge dates and warn that improper storage or disposal can lead to injuries, fires and property damage.
The Lima Police Department is reminding residents that Ohio law allows consumer-grade fireworks to be discharged only on certain dates and times surrounding the Fourth of July and only on private property. Officers are urging everyone to follow safety regulations, respect their neighbors and attend one of the area's professional fireworks displays if possible.
Ahead of 4th of July celebrations, the Lima Fire Department is expecting an increase in calls about firework displays gone wrong.
The Allen County Dog Warden is reminding pet owners to keep their dogs safely indoors during Fourth of July fireworks and ensure they are wearing identification tags in case they become frightened and run away.
Following a Fourth of July holiday that saw a significant increase in fireworks-related incidents, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal reminds Ohioans of the serious risks associated with handling and setting off consumer-grade fireworks.
The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and fun, but for pets, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year.
In the wake of a deadly home explosion over the weekend in Trumbull County involving the manufacturing of homemade fireworks, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is warning about the dangers associated with making homemade fireworks.
While fireworks are a national tradition around this time of year, they can be dangerous when improperly handled. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that on average, 180 people are sent to the emergency room every year with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the 4th of July. Typically those injuries are burns, mostly affecting people's eyes and hands. One local physician says that it's best to just leave the fireworks to the professionals.
