Loudoun Fire officials offer fireworks safety tips and July 4 schedule

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System wants to ensure you and your family have a safe and memorable Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks cause thousands of serious injuries every year, sending adults and children to the emergency room. The LC-CFRS encourages community members to leave fireworks to the experts and attend professionally coordinated fireworks shows instead of using them on your own. If you choose to use fireworks, know the risks, follow these tips:

• Do use only legal fireworks purchased from a retail stand with a Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office permit. Don’t use illegal fireworks. If the label uses descriptors such as “shoots, explodes, flaming,” etc., these are illegal and not permitted for use in Loudoun County.
• Only use fireworks outdoors, a safe distance away from homes, clear of brush, leaves, and flammables. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby.
• Do maintain constant adult supervision. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Do place fireworks on stable ground and ensure the device will not tip over when firing. Don’t light fireworks in your hand or a container and never point or throw fireworks at anyone.
• Do soak spent fireworks in water before discarding into a fire-proof container, outside, away from the home. Never try to re-light a “dud” or malfunctioning firework.
• Do contact the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office if you need to surrender or dispose of unused fireworks.

Schedule:

• 6/27 – South Riding, 43237 Golf View Dr., Chantilly
• 6/27 – Green at Willowsford, 41085 Willowsford Ln., Aldie (Private)
• 6/27 – Sterling Golf Park, 333 South Sterling Blvd., Sterling
• 6/28 – Brambleton, 22831 Hanson Park Dr., Ashburn
• 6/28 – Greene Mill Preserve HOA, 41192 Black Branch Pkwy., Leesburg (Private)
• 6/29 – Hillsboro, 37110 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville
• 7/2 – River Creek Country Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg (Private)
• 7/3 – Loudoun United, 42095 Loudoun United Dr., Leesburg
• 7/3 – Waterford, 40266 Water St., Waterford
• 7/3 – Trump National Golf, 20391 Lowes Island Blvd., Sterling (Private)
• 7/3 – Lovettsville, 57 East Broad St., Lovettsville
• 7/4- Middleburg, 500 North Pendleton St., Middleburg
• 7/4 – Creighton Farms, 22050 Creighton Farms Dr., Aldie (Private)
• 7/4 – Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Dr., Purcellville 
• 7/4 – 38263 Nixon Rd., Hillsboro (Private)
• 7/4 – Ida Lee Leesburg, 60 Ida Lee Dr., Leesburg
• 7/4 – Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Pkwy., Leesburg (Private)
• 7/5- Ashburn Village, 44078 Cheltenham Cir., Ashburn

Remember that fireworks can disrupt those sleeping, scare pets, and can be traumatic for veterans. Be a good neighbor and be considerate of those around you. For additional fireworks safety tips, a list of the most up to date event information, and permissible fireworks, visit Loudoun.gov/fireworks.