Fireworks Can Cause Forest Fires, Division of Forestry Advises Caution

Fireworks are prohibited in forests and grasslands - Herald Democrat

By Future Brown Herald Democrat Fireworks are a fun part of celebrating holidays like the Fourth of July and New Years Eve. While the lights… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Fireworks can cause forest fires, Division of Forestry advises caution

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- As most people know, fireworks are explosives. That means that when they go off, and for several moments after, they give off intense heat. Fireworks safety tips Service Forester for the Division of Forestry Mark Hudnall said stray or misfired fireworks can absolutely cause a forest fire to spark up. He said everyone needs to be very cautious when they are lighting off these explosives. "I haven't had any in my projec…

Cause & Culture: Minimizing the environmental impact of fireworks - The Reader

When we think about the impact fireworks have, what comes to mind first? For many, it’s the awe we feel as we watch the explosions light up the evening skies around us in a dazzling spectacle of colors and shapes. Perhaps less considered is the environmental impact left behind once the smoke has cleared. The truth is, fireworks contain a variety of toxic chemicals—including heavy metals, sulfur-coal compounds, and other poisonous materials—and w…