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CITY, ND – (NewsDakota.com) The city of Valley City wants to remind fireworks enthusiasts that there are a new set of rules now in place for the upcoming 2015 fireworks season.

Fire Chief Gary Retterath said the sale of fireworks starts June 27 and ends July 5. He said in Valley City the days of detonation have been reduced to 5 days. They are: July 1 – July 5.

The hours for detonation 8am to 11pm with one exception, on July 4th detonation is allowed from 8am to Midnight.

The following message was prepared by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community.

Follow these safety tips when using fireworks:
 
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.   

Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.   

Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don’t realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals.   

Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.   

Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.  

Never point or throw fireworks at another person.   

Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.   

Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.   

Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.   

After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.   

Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.