Fireworks are Illegal in Sugar Land

Fireworks are popular on the Fourth of July and at New Year's. They are also extremely dangerous in the hands of amateurs and children. Residents of Sugar Land have opportunities to attend dramatic fireworks displays put on by trained professionals. Scheduled displays must meet strict guidelines and follow fire codes and local ordinances that provide for a number of life-safety and property precautions.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports reveal that fireworks cause tens of millions of dollars in property damage each year. Fireworks are also responsible for thousands of injuries and even deaths. According to the NFPA, actual injury numbers are higher because many injuries are treated at home or in a doctor's office. Injuries from fireworks range from burns, abrasions, lacerations and eye injuries to amputations, particularly of hands and fingers. While the majority of injuries (50 percent) were to a person under the age of 20, children between the ages of 10 and 14 were at the greatest risk. Did you know that "Sparklers" could be as hot as 1,200 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit at the tip?

To report the illegal use of fireworks in Sugar Land, call (281) 275-2525.

E-mail the Sugar Land Fire Department