As Independence Day approaches, officials are reminding residents about the rules and regulations regarding fireworks use inside the Fayetteville city limits.
Fayetteville police posted a reminder of the city’s fireworks rules and a few safety tips on Facebook Monday.
Fireworks may only be discharged on private property from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. July 1-3, and from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4, according to city law. Children under 16 years must have an adult over 21 present while shooting fireworks. Skyrockets or aerial fireworks attached to a stick (bottle rockets) may not be discharged within the city limits of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville residents may purchase fireworks inside the city beginning today (June 28). This is the 12th year residents can buy fireworks in Fayetteville. The City Council in 2010 passed an ordinance allowing the sale of fireworks inside the city limits each year between June 28 and July 5.
Jeremy Ashley, Battalion Chief with the Fayetteville Fire Marshals Office, last year released the following safety tips for using fireworks.
Please be advised that the use of fireworks comes with the need for safety precautions. Safety depends on using them legally and responsibly. Therefore, taking extra precautions with consumer fireworks can prevent injury and property damage. Celebrations can become tragic when someone is injured by consumer fireworks. The Fayetteville Fire Marshals Office wants everyone to have a safe holiday; therefore, we ask that you please consider the following recommendations:
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