Fireworks safety
Plan for everyone to get home safely. Start with guidance from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Texas State Fire Marshal.
The safest choice: a professional show
Texas recommends attending a professional display. If you use consumer fireworks, stay away from dry vegetation and anything that could burn. Never aim toward people or homes.
Texas Department of Insurance: fireworks safety
Five essentials
- Keep children away from fireworks, including sparklers.
- Read every warning. Use only consumer fireworks, as labeled.
- Stay sober. Have water or a connected hose ready.
- Light a single device, then promptly step away.
- Do not approach, pick up or relight a misfire.
CPSC: fireworks safety guidance
Check the rules where you will light them
A Mission mailing address does not establish which rules apply to a property. Check with the local fire department or fire marshal before celebrating. County officials can restrict fireworks during drought or emergency conditions; check current orders each time.
Texas State Fire Marshal: local restrictions and drought rules
For a fire or serious injury, call 911.
Common safety questions
Are sparklers safe for young children?
No. CPSC warns that sparklers can reach about 2,000°F and cause severe burns. Source
Does a selling season mean I can light fireworks anywhere?
No. Local restrictions still apply. Ask the fire authority responsible for your exact location about current rules and emergency orders. Source
Sources reviewed September 5, 2026. Check local orders again before each celebration.
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