Fireworks and Your Home

6/26/2023 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO if your property suffers from fire damage as a result of using fireworks.

We all love watching fireworks light up the sky to celebrate the 4th of July, but sometimes during all the fun, we forget that fireworks have the potential to cause serious damage. To prevent your property from suffering fire damage this holiday season, follow these tips! 

• Follow your state’s laws. Before purchasing or lighting fireworks off in a residential area, check to make sure that you aren’t breaking any state laws. 
• Keep safety gear close by. Have a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher on standby in case of a fire emergency.  
• Watch the weather. Don’t light fireworks during a drought or dry weather conditions. One stray spark can potentially cause a major fire that could impact your property. 
• Watch for children. When lighting off fireworks, keep a close eye on children to make sure they aren’t handling anything dangerous or in harm’s way.  
• Dispose of fireworks safely. Always douse burned fireworks with water before throwing them away. If a firework doesn’t go off, do NOT attempt to light it again.  

Accidents can still happen, even when you use precautions. If your property suffers from fire damage as a result of using fireworks, SERVPRO is the team to call.