- Choose a flat, non-flammable place to set off your fireworks, with no nearby shrubs, walls, roofs, or overhanging trees or bushes. Concrete, stone, sand, or clay are best.
- Keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby, to immediately address any problems.
- Have another bucket of water, and put extinguished fireworks in it (wait about 10 minutes to be sure the remains are cool.) Put any duds into the bucket, too. Never put these things directly into the bin.
- Keep spectators at least 10 meters away for ground-based or 25 meters away for aerial fireworks.
- Skip the show if it’s too windy, to avoid blowing sparks or having fireworks tip over as they launch.
- Light just one item at a time, and step away as soon as you light it.
- Choose a “designated ignition adult,” because alcohol and fireworks don’t mix well.
So this is a good time to review some garden fireworks safety tips:
