Use Caution With Fireworks

Jamestown (CSi) Friday June 27, 2014, is the first day in the nine-day period that fireworks can be sold and set off in North Dakota for the Fourth of July holiday.

Each year, North Dakota law allows purchasing and detonating fireworks from June 27 to July 5.

Jamestown city Ordinance allows the sale and detonation of fireworks from 9 a.m. to midnight June 27 to July 3. On July 4^th fireworks may be set off from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. July 5^th.

Six businesses in Jamestown plan to sell fireworks.

Anyone setting off fireworks outside of the designated hours could be ticketed for violating the city ordinance.

A fireworks shooting violation is a Class B misdemeanor, which has a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

A reminder, Jamestown Speedway hosts a public fireworks display on July 5. The fireworks begin sometime after 10 p.m.

Those shooting off fireworks at home, should always follow the instructions on the fireworks label.

Have a container of water, fire extinguisher or other safety precautions nearby.

Children using fireworks should be under adult supervision, even sparklers.

Remember our animal friends are usually scared of loud, booming noises and bright, flashing lights.

Keep pets inside when setting off fireworks.