Extra police and fire patrol at Weatherford Lake scheduled July 4

It’s that time of year, time for some fireworks fun.

Keep pets safely away from fireworks by securing them in a crate, laundry room or safely contained at home, away from windows and doors.

Hastings has 14 fireworks vendors set up around the city from eight different companies.

The victim sustained a partial amputation to his left ring finger, officials said. Generally these fireworks don’t explode or leave the ground.

Fireworks cannot be ignited on public property or on a public street.

In addition to the risk of injury, it may be a good idea to consider the safety of the chemicals that make up fireworks.

Independence Day calls for all things that snap, sparkle and boom for fireworks lovers across the Tri-State.

Thirty-five percent of people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15, with children between the ages of five and nine requiring the highest level of emergency treatment.

“Have a water supply ready to go so if you start something on fire, you can put it out with a five-gallon bucket of water or a hose”, Smith said. Light them on a clear, smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry vegetation, or flammable materials.

Cities in the area have a variety of ordinances regarding fireworks.

– If using wheel-type fireworks, nail them securely to a post or fence and allow spinning clearance.

There are penalties that come with breaking the laws regarding fireworks.

The Rapid City Police Department says they will be out in force in the days leading up to the Fourth of July holiday enforcing fireworks compliance. July 1, 2, 3 that’s between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. On the Fourth of July it’s 8 a.m.to 11:59 p.m. No permit is required except for commercial displays.

In 2015, there were 272 fires caused by fireworks, resulting in $164,602 in property damage. He urged people to be respectful of folks who may not enjoy fireworks, to remember the possible impact on animals and to clean up afterward.

Brentwood: Brentwood’s Fire Chief Brian Goss reminds residents that all consumer-grade fireworks are illegal in the City of Brentwood.