Jul 2, 2021 / 11:12 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) This Fourth of July weekend, Ohioans are being asked to keep both safety and the law in mind, especially when it comes to fireworks.
“We want to remind people that the only legal fireworks are the four S’s, which are smoke, snakes, sparklers and snaps,” said Battalion Chief Steve Martin, with Columbus Division of Fire.
Battalion Chief Martin is advising residents to only use small trick and novelty fireworks and not the consumer grade types such as mortars, roman candles, or firecrackers, which are illegal in the state of Ohio.
“Most of the hospital visits for those types of firework or entertainment things are going to be burns to the hands or torso,” said Chief Martin.