The Fourth of July is an exciting – and delicious – time of year for owners of Butte homes. There’s swimming, grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, and, of course, fireworks. While the lights are pretty and it’s a blast to set them off, a moment of carelessness can ruin a good time. Following this list of common – and not so common – safety tips will help ensure that you have a safe and happy July 4th.
- Get rid of the weeds around your house. Although most Butte homes are well taken care of, a lot of them have a little bit of weed growth here and there. Making sure the weeks are cut short (less than 3 inches) or destroyed will lower the risk of stray sparks setting them on fire.
- Water your roof and the ground around your house. Stray bottle rockets and roman candles are the culprits of many a house fire. If you hose down your roof and the ground around your house in a strip about three feet deep before the fireworks start going off, these mindless arsonists won’t have a chance.
- Keep a bucket of water handy. As a safety measure, a bucket of water close by can’t be beat. Many a ground firework has had a stray spark left in it even after the light display is over. Sprinkling a little water on them when they’re done can stop fires before they start, and lower the chance of little hands getting burned.
- No pointing. Is there anyone who hasn’t enjoyed a Roman candle war? Fun as it may be, pointing fireworks at each other is highly dangerous. Point them toward the sky where they belong!
- Only light them once. If you get a dud, consider it a spent firework and throw a little water on it. Several people have lost fingers due to trying to relight a firework that didn’t explode the first time.
Practicing fireworks safety and a little bit of common sense can go a long way toward Butte homes surviving one of the most fire-filled days of the year. Be safe, and have a happy Fourth of July!
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