Escambia County Offers Fireworks Safety Tips; Fireworks Blamed For Multiple Residential Fires

December 29, 2023

As Escambia County prepares for New Year’s Eve festivities, Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents who choose to purchase and display their own fireworks to utilize extra precautions and safety measures during the holiday.

As numerous Floridians choose to purchase their own fireworks, the number of residential structure fires has increased during holidays that are celebrated with fireworks.

Between 2017 and 2023, Escambia County experienced nine residential structure fires caused by fireworks. Seven of those fires were caused by fireworks that were improperly disposed of after their use.

Residents are also encouraged to use caution while using sparklers. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, sparklers alone account for more than 25% of emergency room visits for fireworks injuries. For children under five years of age, sparklers accounted for nearly half of the total estimated injuries.

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3 Responses to “Escambia County Offers Fireworks Safety Tips; Fireworks Blamed For Multiple Residential Fires”

  1. Mike on December 29th, 2023 7:57 pm

    I LOVE FIREWORKS!!
    I have 3 Dogs and PTSD

    Really for 3 days a year let FREEDOM RING!!

    Or move to California!!

  2. SueB on December 29th, 2023 12:02 pm

    Never liked to be around fire crackers. Did enjoy the sites when it was at the beach & under control. Now, I hate to hear. All Animals, hate to hear them and are scared. Lawmakers have to enforce the Florida Law & not turn their heads just because its New Year, 4th of July or when anybody feels like popping them off.

  3. Alabama Wolverine on December 29th, 2023 9:49 am

    Fireworks were fun when I was a kid. When you (speaking for myself) get older you begin to hate them. Now the fireworks are much more powerful, dangerous, and loud. I wish they would ban them.

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