Officials caution that if you set off fireworks at home, to not drink alcohol, keep fireworks away from children, and keep them outside your home in a fire safe container after they are used.
CYPRESS, Texas -- During the Fourth of July holiday weekend, firefighters are warning people about the danger of fires sparked by fireworks due to drought conditions in southeast Texas.
The HCFMO said firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly because firefighters were on standby, which is standard procedure for professional fireworks shows in Harris County. People watching the show said the fire spread on the ground as fireworks continued to go off in the sky. Authorities urge people to watch professional firework shows this Independence Day weekend so firefighters can respond quickly due to drought conditions.
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