Revelers reminded of fireworks dangers

By Carrie Ching
Advertiser Staff Writer

Fireworks can be fun, but they can also be dangerous to pets and people. The Honolulu Fire Department is reminding the public to be careful when setting off firecrackers this Fourth of July weekend.

Firecrackers may be set off between 1 and 9 p.m. on Sunday. A permit costing $25, available at satellite city halls, is required for the purchase of up to 5,000 firecrackers. Permits are not required for novelty fireworks like sparklers, jumping jacks and fountains.

The most common injuries from fireworks are burns and eye injuries, said Fire Capt. Kenison Tejada. Tejada advises people setting off fireworks to wear eye protection when lighting fireworks and have a garden hose or bucket of water ready in case of fire. The fire department also said people should never carry fireworks in pockets or attempt to re-light malfunctioning fireworks.

Here is a list of fireworks displays:

• Tonight through Sunday: Marine Corps Base Hawai'i at Kane'ohe, 9 p.m., in conjunction with BayFest.

• Tomorrow: Kuhio Beach, 7:30 p.m.; Aloha Tower, 8:45 p.m.; Turtle Bay Resort, 9 p.m.

• Sunday: Kailua Beach, 7:30 p.m.; Magic Island, 8 p.m.; Schofield Barracks, 8 p.m.; Pearl Harbor, 9 p.m.; Hickam Air Force Base, 9 p.m.

More details on weekend festivities are listed in the TGIF calendar.