Fireworks allowed certain days under burn ban

Indiana (WLFI) - Fireworks are not allowed in accordance with the countywide Clinton County and Tippecanoe County burn ban until 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 29.

The timeframe of Friday, June 29 – Monday, July 9 is excluded from an ordinance, which means every evening within this time period from 5:00 p.m. until two hours after sunset, consumer fireworks can be used.

On Wednesday, July 4, fireworks are allowed from 10:00 a.m. until midnight, under the exclusions within the ordinance.

With the burn ban currently in effect, if fireworks are set off between now and prior to 5:00 p.m. on June 29, citations can be issued and public safety officials can seize and dispose of fireworks.

“We strongly urge residents to use extreme caution if fireworks are used from June 29 – July 9, given the increased risk for fires with our hot, dry weather. Parents should exercise extra supervision and those who choose to shoot off fireworks during the exempt time period should have water nearby to extinguish any smoldering residual effects.

“In a typical year, there are more fires on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. The extreme dry heat this summer makes the risk of fires that much greater. Flames can ignite and spread very quickly,” the fire marshall said.

Residents are advised not to use fireworks on a windy day and when they are used, discharge fireworks in a clear, open area and never point them toward houses, trees, shrubs, fields, animals, or people.