As we get closer to the Fourth of July, Le Mars residents will begin to purchase fireworks for use during the holiday weekend. Fireworks have been legally available since June 1st, however under the city’s firework ordinance they cannot be discharged prior to Friday, July 3rd. Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief Dave Schipper told KLEM that fireworks can only be launched on a person’s property during Fourth of July weekend.
Schipper shared some additional firework safety tips for those planning on lighting them.
The Fire-Rescue Department also recommends dousing fireworks with water and leaving them out of the garbage for at least 24 hours to avoid reignition. If a firework does not light, the department recommends waiting between 20 and 30 minutes before approaching.
Fireworks can be lit in city limits between Friday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 5th from noon to 11pm.
