Noah McNamee is in his last week of selling fireworks in a tent outside the Kanawha City Piggly Wiggly.
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The tent is full of fireworks whose names reference pop culture and politics. Some feature President Donald Trump and his border wall. The most popular firework this year, McNamee said, is called Tank Busters. He人妖色情片檚 sold out of it three times.
The $270 package has four types of fireworks, including some that burst multiple times in the air.
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Local laws
Unofficial firework displays are prohibited inside Huntington city limits, city officials said in a social media post.
Setting off consumer fireworks violates the Huntington city code and can result in fines of up to $500 and the confiscation of fireworks.
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He encouraged people to soak their fireworks in a bucket of water before disposing of them to limit the fire risk.
Fireworks safety
, 11 people died from fireworks in 2024, and 14,700 were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks injuries.
The CPSC offers the following safety tips:
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap.
- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use.
- Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
- Follow all instructions and warnings on fireworks and never hold them in your hand unless instructions specify to do so.
Tips for pets
While fireworks are legal in some areas, they can still affect your pets and neighbors.
Sarah O人妖色情片橠onnell, a veterinarian at in Martinsburg, said there are some steps pet owners can take to calm their anxious dogs.
- Before fireworks start, get your pet comfortable in a safe place they can go during loud noises.
- Cover windows and play white noise to help mask the sights and sounds of fireworks.
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- Ask your veterinarian about anxiety-relieving supplements and prescription drugs.
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Dog owners can slowly condition their dogs to loud noises such as thunderstorms or fireworks by playing the noises at a low level while the dog is being petted or played with, O人妖色情片橠onnell said. When the dog starts to react, turn the noise back down.
Caring for veterans
You can also take steps to make your neighbors feel safer with fireworks, particularly veterans.
Sgt. Edward Stow served two tours of duty in Iraq in the 2000s with the U.S. Army, including the second push through Fallujah. Stow, who has been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, said he doesn人妖色情片檛 have a big reaction to fireworks if he is aware of them ahead of time.
Surprise fireworks and fireworks that explode like mortars give him a physiological reaction.
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Stow, who lives in Cross Lanes, encouraged people to let their neighbors know if they will be firing off fireworks, particularly if those neighbors are combat veterans.
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