Wanting to light up the night sky and show your patriotism on America’s Independence Day on the South Plains?

Well, here’s everything you need to know about where to buy fireworks, safety precautions, and the laws on where to pop fireworks around Lubbock. And, perhaps more importantly, where not to!

As a reminder, it is illegal to use fireworks within the city limits of Lubbock as well as most municipalities around the area. If you wish to report suspected fireworks use, LPD urges citizens to use their online report form Coplogic on their website, Lubbockpolice.com, under the “Reports and Forms” tab.

What are the rules for buying fireworks in Lubbock?

According to City of Lubbock Ordinances, “no person may manufacture, sell or give away fireworks, or store, possess or use fireworks” within the city limits.

This also means individuals can not transport fireworks within the city limits. Doing so is a misdemeanor and individuals can be fined up to $1,000.

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Poping outside the city limits is allowed; however, the Texas State Law has more stipulations. Fireworks can not be used within:

• 600 feet of churches, hospitals, asylums, child care centers or schools

• 100 feet of flammable liquids, gasses or objects

• 100 feet of fireworks vendors

• In or from a car

If individuals see firework usage within the city limits, they can use Lubbock Police Department’s online form — Coplogic — or call LPD’s non-emergency number at (806) 775-2865.

Is Lubbock in a drought?

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, no. As of Wednesday, June 26, only parts of Lamb, Terry, and Lynn County are currently affected by drought.

Even though Lubbock is not in a drought, fireworks pose a significant risk for both injury and fires, with Lubbock Fire Rescue responding to numerous calls for service for structure fires, grass fires, and dumpster fires.

As a result, the Fire Marshal’s Office has strengthened enforcement and patrol efforts and will continue throughout the coming weeks.

What are some safety tips when I handle fireworks?

Never hold lit fireworks in your hands.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission annual report, there were 8 deaths caused by fireworks in 2023, with 9,700 people being sent to the ER for injuries.

About 42% of those injuries were from fireworks burns. In total, 66% of fireworks injuries in 2023 were seen in the weeks leading up to and after the July 4th weekend.

Some other after tips from CPSC are:

• Keep a bucket of water close by in case of fires.

• Never use fireworks if you have been drinking or using drugs.

• More tips and stats can be found at cpsc.gov/fireworks.

• Never let children play with fireworks.

More tips and stats can be found at cpsc.gov/firworks.

Where to buy fireworks in the Lubbock area?

• Alamo Fireworks — 9601 19th St.

• Barndo Fireworks — 14425 N. I-27 Service Road in New Deal.

• Lone Wolf Fireworks — Farm-to-Market 179 and County Road 6900 in Lubbock and 11402 FM 179 in Wolfforth.

• Mr. W Fireworks — 4212 E. 4th St., 1307 82nd St., 4511 U.S. Highway 84, 5002 E Highway 62/82, 14402 Slide Road, 225 FM 179 North, 9613 19th St. and 8322 98th St. in Wolfforth.

• Shallowater Fireworks — 7355 Highway 84 in Shallowater.

• Texas Star Fireworks — 5606 130th St.

• TNT Fireworks — 4105 E. 4th St., 4824 E. Highway 84, 1507 82nd St., 1313 82nd St., 11516 Highway 87, 4904 Highway 62/82, 5401 County Road 7500, 3901 Farm-to-Market 2528, 16207 Farm-to-Market 1730, 19101 Farm-to-Market 1730 and 9627 Highway 114. There is also a Wolfforth location on 7820 County Road 7100.

• Wholesale Fireworks TNT — 1301 84th St.

If you have a firework stand that you would like to add to this list, please email mrosiles@lubbockonline.com.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: July 4 fireworks laws, where to buy them around Lubbock, safety tips