BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – This New Year’s Eve, Bexar County has banned certain types of fireworks, such as “skyrockets with sticks” and “missiles with fins,” in response to extreme drought conditions, aiming to prevent fire hazards in the area.
Earlier this month, county commissioners approved an order to prohibit the sale and use of those fireworks in unincorporated Bexar County.
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The order went into effect before Dec. 15 to comply with state law. Violations of this order will be considered a Class C misdemeanor with fines reaching $500.
The county urges residents to purchase their fireworks from licensed retailers to comply with the order.
The Bexar County Public Information Office recommends groups have a “designated douser” to make sure fireworks are properly disposed of after use.
The Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed that extreme drought conditions remain in the county, and improper firework use and disposal could result in fire.
The County’s Firework Safety Hotline will be open until Jan. 1. Residents can report illegal or unsafe fireworks at 210-335-FIRE (3437).
For more information on firework rules and the “Designate a Douser” program, visit the Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office website here.
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