Pierre fireworks rules

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.

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.