Crime & Safety

Fireworks Safety Tips from the Monrovia Police Department

Here is what not to do on July 4 in Monrovia.

From the Monrovia Police Department:

Lighting fireworks at home is not legal in the City of Monrovia. The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home – period. Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting to the professionals. If not handled properly, fireworks can cause burn and eye injuries in kids and adults. The Fourth of July can be a fun time without injuries if you make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.

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If you are in an area that allows Fireworks, follow these safety tips: 

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  • Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.
  • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
  • Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
  • Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at high temperatures - hot enough to melt some metals.
  • Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
  • Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
  • 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 complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.


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