Fireworks Safety Tips

Ewing Township strongly urges residents to prioritize fireworks safety this 4th of July holiday.

It’s that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends and fireworks.

Fireworks are extremely dangerous and are against the law in New Jersey and prohibited by Ordinance in Ewing Township.  We urge you to come and celebrate with your fellow Ewing residents at our annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 2^nd at the Green Lane fields and leave the fireworks to the professionals.  Should you be celebrating in an area where fireworks are legal, we offer the following safety tips:

• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals.
• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use.
• Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap. 
• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
• Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.
• Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
• Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone.
• After fireworks complete their burning, to prevent a trash fire, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding the device.
• Keep an eye on the weather.  If you are experiencing a drought (and we are), dry conditions, or high winds do not use fireworks or sparklers because they may start a fire.