Only bottle rockets and rockets with fins are banned under the new order. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX BexarCounty fireworks Texas drought July4th FourthofJuly
Bexar County Commissioners voted unanimously to ban the sale of bottle rockets and rockets with fins.
On the recommendation of Fire Marshal Chris Lopez, Bexar County Commissioners Court issued an order Tuesday banning certain types of fireworks ahead of the July 4 weekend,The order bars the use or sale of bottle rockets and rockets with fins for the foreseeable future, according to the news site. Other types of fireworks allowed under state law will still be available for purchase. and as unusually high temperatures bake the Alamo City, raising the risk of fire.
The ban only applies to areas within Bexar County but outside of San Antonio city limits, MySA reports. Fireworks within the city remain illegal — although the ban is widely ignored — and violators can face fines of up to $2,000. With still 9 days left to tally, San Antonio has already seen the most 100 degree days on record in June with 13 of them. Austin has already had 15 100 degree days this month, but the record is 20, set in June 2008.
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