Richardson firefighters are reminding residents to stay safe this holiday weekend and to be aware of the City ordinance prohibiting the sale, storage, or use of fireworks within City limits.
This ordinance is in place to protect public safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks cause more than 30,000 fires and over 10,000 emergency room visits each year across the country.
NFPA ways to celebrate safely: www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fireworks
