Fireworks illegal in Mustang during New Year's Eve

Carol Brimm

Mustang police and fire departments are asking residents to refrain from discharging fireworks during the holidays. Mustang Police Captain Willard James said the police have responded to a few calls regarding the discharge of fireworks and it is important for residents to remember that fireworks are illegal in Mustang from July 5 – June 26 each year.

“Fireworks City is open and selling fireworks,” Capt. James said, “but Fireworks City is not inside Mustang city limits. We will be issuing $84 citations for the discharge of fireworks.”

Fire Chief Carl Hickman said fireworks are much more dangerous now than on the Fourth of July because of the dead grass and vegetation and high winds.

“We haven’t had any fire calls due to fireworks yet and we don’t want to have any,” Hickman said. “It was a year ago Wed., Dec. 27 that Mustang faced the largest fire in our history and citizens need to be extremely cautious this year as conditions are much the same.”

Capt. James request citizens call the police if they hear fireworks being discharged.

“We just want everyone to have a safe holiday season,” James said.

Linda Gray, Fireworks City Property Manager, said the decision to open during the Christmas holidays was made by the parent company. She said there are signs posted at Fireworks City advising customers that fireworks are illegal in Mustang and the clerks are also verbally reminding customers of Mustang's fireworks ban and encouraging safe use during the holidays.

She said the company chose not to open last year at this time due to drought conditions.