City of Wellington outlines fireworks rules, office closed on July 4
Sumner Newscow report — City of Wellington offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the Fourth of July holiday.
The annual city fireworks will be held at dusk on July 4th at the Hargis Creek Watershed.
Discharge dates and hours are July 1 – 3, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and July 4 10 a.m. to midnight. Sales dates and hours are July 1 through July 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHOOT FIREWORKS ON PUBLIC STREETS, AT WELLINGTON LAKE, AND AT THE HARGIS CREEK WATERSHED.
Do not dispose of fireworks in a trash can or box when done. Place ignited fireworks in a metal container with water and soak overnight!
Fireworks Safety Tips:
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated shooter”.
• Never give fireworks to small children.
• Adults should always supervise the use of fireworks by older children.
• Never point or throw fireworks at a person, building, or animal.
• Have a source of water handy in case of fire.
• Light only one firework at a time.
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
• Never experiment with homemade fireworks.
• Bottle rockets and other skyrockets that are mounted on a stick or wire are illegal.
• Do not shoot fireworks indoors or from a vehicle.
• Keep fireworks away from open spaces with dry vegetation.
As always, if there is a utility outage, please call 620-326-2561.
