Fireworks
The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall offers the following fireworks safety tips;
- To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighborhood displays.
- We suggest attending public firework displays hosted by your municipality or other responsible organization.
- If you do choose to host an informal neighborhood fireworks display, familiarize yourself with the Fireworks By-law
- Handling and discharging of fireworks must only be done by adults. Appoint one person to be in charge who knows about the hazards of fireworks and essential safety precautions.
- Carefully read and follow the label directions on fireworks packaging.
- Discharge fireworks far away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry grass.
- Light only one firework at a time, and never try to light a firework, or hold a lit firework in your hand.
- Never re-light "dud" fireworks. It is best to wait 30 minutes and then soak them in a bucket of water. Dispose of them in a metal garbage container.
- Never give sparklers to small children. While sparklers are considered to be harmless fun, they burn extremely hot and can ignite clothing, cause blindness and result in severe burns. As the sparkler remains hot for some minutes after burnout, it should be immediately soaked in water to avoid injury.
- If someone gets burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and seek medical attention if necessary.
Open Burn- Fire Pit Regulation (By-law 50/2015)