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Norristown Fire Department

13 hours ago

It was a busy 4th of July weekend with 25 calls. 10 of the calls were fireworks related and two of those were building fires. Last year during the same time period we had one minor fire involving fireworks - the increase is staggering! There is no place in town that is safe to use fireworks - So PLEASE don't use them! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for posting. It's been so frustrating every night. Fireworks so close to row homes. It's scary.

Kenneth J. Camarda

Why are company's allowed to sell fire works if they go against code

2 weeks of Hell for my sister! ( bad headaches ) , When you call to report them police did nothing , hell All fireworks were canceled which by the way you could have set them off at a safe distance for everyone to enjoy but due to the Covid 19 the Sponcers back out, so of course people being cooped up for over 3 month took matters into there own hands heres an idea you have fire training teach these idiots what would really happen when they are set off in the wrong hands . But isn't it odd how no one can do anything about it until someone gets hurt or a house or building is on fire . Please dont get me wrong I love seeing fireworks displays when the right people who know what there doing are setting them off

Thank you for all you guys do! We had to hose down our roofs in fear of fire. I do not understand why people do not understand this is dangerous!!

It was a two weeks of hell. Thank you so much for your dedication and proffecionalism. You are saving our life's and the town. We have many problems here. I will be more than happy to offer my place for a workshop - meeting with the community. We all need help. Something is not working here ... Mr O'Donnell - you and your heros are always welcome to Coffee Talk.

People don't know what they are doing. The area is so small to set off the fireworks. They are careless.!

It is a disgrace the way the residents left their trash EVERYWHERE?! The sad part is they had no regard for themselves, their neighbors, animals/pets, buildings, cars. Etc.

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Norristown Fire Department

4 days ago

Close call last night! This is the 4th time this week we've responded to fires involving used fireworks thrown away while they're still burning. Please make sure you wet down all used fireworks before throwing them out! ... See MoreSee Less

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Fireworks are not a police issue. Crimes are their thing.🤬

Why aren't the laws being enforced? Every night they are at the same location and the police have been notified. I fear for my house and garage to go up in flames while I try to sleep.

Why does Norristown allow them? There is no safe place to use them in the borough! And this picture tells the tale that folks are not using them safely.

People are so careless using fireworks,

Good thing there's no leaks on that has meter.

Can't fix that level of stupidity.

Selfish Selfish pricks.

Dopes!

It's so stupid I want to laugh at this post. WHO is so stupid as to throw away HOT firework trash.

Why would someone not wet them before putting into the trash.

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Norristown Fire Department

1 week ago

As we approach the 4th of July Holiday - A word of caution on the use of Fireworks. Just because fireworks are available locally to purchase doesn't mean they are legal to use! To be safe and follow the law you must do the following when using ANY fireworks:

- You MUST be at least 150 feet from any building
- Fireworks CANNOT be used in any Municipal Park,
playground or ball field.
- Fireworks cannot be used on someone else's property
without their written consent.

As you can see from the list which is taken right from the law, there are not a lot of places in town you can use fireworks. So please help us prevent injuries and fires in our community and leave the fireworks to the professionals! ... See MoreSee Less

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Every Day and night the areas around my house put them off. My neighbors were being reckless and the fireworks were shooting in all directions, including towards my house. Hosed everything down and Called PD and nothing was done. Next time I will call y'all. Maybe something will get done. Last thing I need is another fire. One was enough.

I doubt if the ones around here that have been seting them off every night care about these rules !!!!

People use grills up against the house or on the front porch. Do you really think they care about fireworks being too close to homes? And if they are not legal why are sold here and why are laws to follow? Sorry I don't get it. And who is enforcing this?

Another night of fireworks and hoping my garage or house doesn't catch fire. Really not a good feeling trying to sleep when so stressed. I wish that the laws were enforced.

we are perfectly happy with sparklers and will look forward to a professional display next summer :-)

I call 2 days ago no one showed up set them off in middle of st down from fire house

1300 block of Locust Street is the worst waiting for a field fire where Montgomery Hospital used to be because that is where the Embers are Landing

Alleys on Astor street seem to be popular for setting them off...every single night for the past two weeks.

I wish they set them off 150 feet away from homes. 😠

Can the also add the fact that they're setting them off late at night? Some of us still have to go to work in the morning.

Every night we hear them

Everyone knows that won't happen. Especially since everywhere besides wildwood cancelled fireworks. That is just making people want to do them more.

Norristown is a dence neighborhood. No one came last night. This is not safe. Same with the night prior. It is a shame. So many people's homes- businesses could possibly go up in smoke. The firefighters will have to come out and evacuate. Putting their health and lives at risk if there is fire. There still is a pandemic! Very disappointed with #norristownpolice Department!! Should have seen the ones flying over our homes.

Good to know !!! 👍

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