07/02/2021
The Oroville Fire Department would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day. As the 4th of July approaches and our citizens are eager to celebrate our independence, we would like to remind everyone that fireworks are allowed only in certain areas of the city, a map has been provided outlining these areas.
We also encourage all residents to observe the following safety tips, which will help reduce or eliminate injuries and potential fires related to fireworks use:
- Adults should always supervise fireworks activities. Even sparklers pose a hazard for children. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 1,200 degrees. Sparklers alone accounted for nearly one-half of all firework related injuries to children younger than 5 and roughly one-quarter of all emergency room visits related to fireworks.
- Always have a bucket of water and a charged water hose nearby in case of fire or other accidents. It is also a good idea to have a first-aid kit handy.
- Never try and relight fireworks that have not ignited.
- Use only "Safe and Sane" fireworks, purchased from a licensed booth and bearing the State Fire Marshal seal.
- Never mix the consumption of alcohol and the lighting of fireworks.
- After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
Be safe and happy 4th of July.
