Burlington, IA- Local authorities are urging residents to practice safety around fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday.
The Hawk Eye reports that it is illegal to set off consumer-grade fireworks inside Burlington city limits without a permit. Doing so could result in a citation and a minimum $300 fine.
Consumer-grade fireworks can only be set off in West Burlington if it’s done 50 feet away from any residential buildings, and it is illegal to do so in a business district.
Anyone caught doing so could face a $500 fine and possible jail time.
