OUTDOOR SAFETY ENCOURAGED AS FOURTH OF JULY APPROACHES

  

As residents make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, local fire officials remind them to be careful in all activities they are enjoying.

The City of Brenham does not allow the possession, discharging, transportation, storage, sale or presence of any fireworks inside or within 5,000 feet of city limits.

Brenham Fire Marshal Steven Loving says anyone looking to set off fireworks in the county must be mindful of their surroundings and the conditions of their environment.

Citizens should be respectful of pets and neighbors if they plan to use fireworks or sparklers and make sure children are always supervised. 

Proper disposal of fireworks is also paramount.  Loving says to wet or submerge spent fireworks to cool them down before throwing them out.

Barbecuing and grilling are Fourth of July staples, and Loving says many of the tips for fireworks safety apply at the pit, too.

In this summer heat, Loving also reminds everyone to stay hydrated.