How to avoid brush fires when using fireworks this Fourth of July
People watch fireworks during an annual Independence Day celebration Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Sagemont Church in Houston.A fast-moving brush fire destroyed 15 acres of land Monday night around 10 p.m., emergency responders said, and with the prevalence of people shooting off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, experts have warned additional fires could be expected in the area.
To see whether an area is considered within Houston city limits or an unincorporated part of Harris County, residents can check theFireworks also are illegal in several of Houston's surrounding suburbs, such as Sugar Land and Pasadena., setting off fireworks is illegal within 600 feet of any non-veterinary hospital; an asylum; a licensed child care center; a church; or a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education.
The Texas heat dome this summer brought with it many conditions needed in the ideal recipe for a fire. These are some steps to stay ahead of a possible emergency:
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