FIREWORKS REGULATIONS

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The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall reminds Lawrence County and other area residents about fireworks regulations. Approved consumer fireworks are handled by the OSFM and may be purchased and displayed only by adults who have obtained permits from their local jurisdiction. Handheld fireworks including firecrackers, roman candles, and bottle rockets are not approved for sale or use in Illinois. In 2020 there were 163 people injured by fireworks up from 126 in 2019. Approximately half of those suffered multiple injuries. Of those hurt by fireworks-120 were males. Also more than half the injuries occurred to persons over 22 years of age.