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Fourth of July
Queen Creek fire has tips, warnings about fireworks
Metro Creative
Legal consumer fireworks can be used in Queen Creek from June 24 through July 6.
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With the Fourth of July holiday around the corner, it is important to know what types of fireworks are legal within the town of Queen Creek.
Legal consumer fireworks include ground and hand-held sparkling devices. Any devices that rise into the air and explode/detonate or fly above the ground are illegal. These include sky/bottle rockets, reloadable shell devices, aerial shells, and single-tube devices that are shot up into the air, a town press release stated.
State statute determines when legal consumer fireworks can be sold and used. Legal consumer fireworks can be used in Queen Creek from June 24 through July 6. Illegal fireworks are never permitted within the town limits.
Legal consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property, and individuals who use, discharge or ignite such fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses in case any emergency response is required, the release stated.
To reduce risks associated with fireworks, Queen Creek Fire and Medical recommends the following safety tips:
Adults should always supervise fireworks activities. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees and can cause serious injuries.
Avoid buying fireworks that come in brown paper packaging.
Never have any portion of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting.
Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully functioned.
Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
Light fireworks one at a time then move back quickly.
Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
After fireworks fully complete their functioning, douse the spent device in a bucket of water overnight before discarding in the trash to prevent a trash fire.
Only use legal consumer fireworks and always leave the fireworks that rise into that air (illegal for consumer use) to the professionals.
Fireworks can also pose a risk to pets and livestock. The following safety tips are recommended:
Do not take your pet to firework displays.
Provide a safe area away from loud noises.
Do not place glow sticks or jewelry on your pet.
Have your pet properly identified with a microchip and/or ID tag.
Never use fireworks around your pet or livestock and be aware of your neighbors’ pets and livestock.
If you suspect illegal fireworks are being used in your neighborhood, contact the Queen Creek Police Department's non-emergency number at 480-358-3500.
