A child was one of three people injured by fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations in unincorporated Bexar County.
There were fewer fireworks-related fires this Fourth of July celebration compared with last year in unincorporated Bexar County . The Bexar County Fire Marshal ’s Office released its Independence Day activity report highlighting the flurry of activity that went on as people lit fireworks to celebrate the holiday. The fire marshal ’s office and various Bexar County fire departments responded to about 35 fireworks-related incidents on July Fourth and overnight into Friday.
Families brave the heat for Fourth of July festivities at Woodlawn Lake Park There were a total of 19 grass or brush fires, 10 trash fires and two structure fires, as well as one other fire that was tied to fireworks. The trash and structure fires, which resulted in $209,000 in damage, were caused by discarded fireworks, according to the report. The three incidents involving the fireworks-related injuries account for the remainder. Last year, there were six structure fires tied to fireworks.
Fire chief: Four shark bites reported on South Padre Island on Fourth of July The fire marshal’s office also investigated 170 firework vendors to ensure they were compliant with state law and the county fire code. In a separate incident, the fire marshal’s office recovered $10,000 worth of consumer-grade fireworks that were being sold illegally, resulting in a citation being issued.
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