The SFMO has issued permits for approximately 25 public fireworks displays for the new year celebration. That compares to around 250 public displays last Fourth of July. There also will be approximately 100 indoor fireworks displays around Texas. Indoor fireworks displays use fireworks that travel anywhere from one foot to 150 feet in the air. During indoor displays operators must keep a close eye on their immediate surroundings because of the heat intensity of fireworks that can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit along with the smoke that is produced.
Operators look for well-ventilated areas.
Each holiday season emergency rooms receive people who have experienced face, eye and hand injuries from the improper use of fireworks. Ten states ban the use of all fireworks because of the potential threat of injuries and fires. The SFMO recommends that you follow some simple guidelines when using fireworks. Read and follow the directions exactly. Use fireworks outdoors only in a clear area away from houses and other flammable materials.