GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Fourth of July is just a week away, and that means many are thinking fireworks.
Authorities are reminding residents of the city ordiances when it comes to lighting fireworks.
Fireworks shops are also trying to ensure safe practices.
At Boom 92 Fireworks shop in Ashwaubenon, business is starting to pick up.
“We’re gearing up for the celebration and it’s starting now. We have one week left until the Fourth of July,” said Karli Norton, Manager at Boom 92.
Authorities are ensuring you know the responsibility that comes along with purchasing them.
“We anticipate hundreds of fireworks calls this season. But we want to make sure that people are doing it safely,” said Capt. Kevin Warych with Green Bay Police. “And that they know what could happen if they have fireworks in their possession and are shooting them.”
In Green Bay, lighting fireworks is illegal.
“In the city of Green Bay, if there’s anything that goes up in the sky and goes boom, you need a permit for that,” said Shauna Wachholz, with Green Bay Metro Fire.
Warych says officers have the right to issue fines for illegal firework lighting.
“It’s up to the officer’s discretion, whether to issue a citation or a written warning,” he explained.
The fine in Green Bay is $376 dollars.
Safety is another thing Wachholz says they’re asking residents to keep in mind, “Always have adult supervision, always have bucket of water or hose readily available if something goes wrong.”
Boom 92 is also working to ensure safe firework practices with a product called, “Brace Yourself No Tip Rack.”
Which Norton says can help prevent a firework related injury or hazard, “If prevents any sort of tipping you can see this actually can come down and can fit any size.”
