July 1, 2021
Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to provide residents with fireworks safety tips that will keep the holiday safe, enjoyable, and memorable.
• Purchase Washington legal consumer fireworks from a licensed and locally permitted retail stand.
• Only use fireworks outdoors and away from buildings on a flat, level, fireproof surface free from debris.
• Read and follow all safety labels and instructions.
• Have a water supply and water bucket available at all times.
• Light only one firework at a time.
• Never place any part of your body directly over a firework.
• Never throw fireworks or light fireworks in your hands.
• Never pick up or try to re-ignite a firework that fails to light.
• Never carry fireworks in your pockets or shoot them from a container.
• Always have adults light fireworks. Keep all fireworks, including matches and lighters, away from children.
• Allow discharged fireworks to sit for at least 20 minutes before submerging them fully in water for at least
10 minutes. Dispose of drained products in a plastic bag.
• Keep all pets indoors and protected from the sights and sounds of the holiday.
Be Prepared – Be Safe – Be Responsible
For more information about fireworks safety visit https://wsp.wa.gov/fireworks/ or call (360) 596-3929.
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