FIREWORKS
Published on Nov 18, 2015
As Nebraska sales begin, some things to remember for Lincoln residents.
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Lincoln rules
- Penalty for violation: $25-$500.
- Bottle rockets are illegal.
- May only be sold July 3 and 4.
- May only be used July 3 and 4.
- No sales to those under 18.
Photo by Jsome1
Stands in many towns surrounding Lincoln begin selling June 25, but fireworks are illegal to use in Lincoln until July 3.
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Sparklers were the No. 1 cause of injuries
Photo by poppet with a camera
safety tips
- Don't allow young kids to use fireworks.
- Light fireworks one at a time.
- Never try to relight a dud firework.
- Douse spent fireworks with water.
- Keep bucket of water or hose handy.
Photo by Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits
fireworks facts
- 9,600 injuries nationally in 2011.
- 26 percent of victims under age 15.
- 61 percent of injuries to extremities.
- 17,800 fires started from fireworks.
- 89% of ER visits involved legal fireworks.
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Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful's campaign this year: If you blow it up, clean it up.
Photo by Haags Uitburo
Lincoln's Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park July 3 winds up with a professional display at 10 p.m.
Photo by "The Wanderer's Eye Photography"
