Airborne fireworks or those that make a loud boom are NOT LEGAL within Pierre city limits.
Pierre city ordinance allows only small fireworks like sparklers and smoke bombs to be discharged between July 1 and July 5.
Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul says bottle rockets and other airborne firecrackers can easily land on roofs or on property that isn’t within eyesight, which is a potential fire hazard. He says fireworks should always be soaked in water before being thrown away and those garbage containers should always be kept a safe distance from buildings.
People shooting off fireworks should always be courteous to those around them, as some people and animals are afraid of the sights and sounds created by fireworks.
The Pierre Fire Department offers the following fireworks tips to help keep celebrations safe:
• Water should be readily available. Even legal fireworks can cause an accidental structure or grass fire.
• Young children should not handle or use fireworks.
• Teens using fireworks should be closely supervised by a responsible adult.
• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Fireworks should be lit on a smooth, flat surface.
• Fireworks should not be used near buildings, dry vegetation and flammable materials.
• Safety glasses should be used for lighting fireworks.
• Never relight a “dud” firework; wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
• Soak spent fireworks with water before placing them in an outdoor garbage can.
To view the Pierre’s fireworks ordinance (8-1-113), visit cityofpierre.org.
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