This year there is no restriction on the sale of fireworks inside Erath County and fireworks will be sold through midnight on July 4.
Currently, Erath County is also not under a burn ban due to the amount of rain the county has seen.
Fire Marshal Tommy Shelton encourages everyone to be safe while utilizing fireworks and still have water handy to extinguish fireworks in case of a fire.
It is also illegal for fireworks to be used inside the city limits of Dublin or Stephenville (unless a professional permit is being used for a firework show).
“Anyone caught using fireworks in the city limits will be cited and any remaining fireworks will be seized,” Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray said.
For those shooting off fireworks outside the city limits here are a few safety tips cited by the Department of Homeland Security: ■ Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water/hose nearby in case of accidents.
■ Designate a safety perimeter.
■ Ditch faulty fireworks
■ Supervise children when they are handling sparklers. Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing, and children have received severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet or touching body parts.
■ Don’t forget about your pets! Fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, but there are ways to help reduce their fear and anxiety. Keep your pets indoors.
■ Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.
■ Only light one firework at a time.
■ Avoid alcohol consumption when handling or using fireworks.
■ Also, use common courtesy in regard to neighbors who may be sensitive to loud noises, especially veterans. Shut down firework usage at a reasonable time.