FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department is reminding the community that fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful memory. The department says sparklers can reach 1,800 degrees–hot enough to melt gold. Fireworks started nearly 20,000 fires in 2018. FWFD encourages folks to store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children, light only one firework at a time, and always have a fire extinguisher or bucket of water nearby. Fireworks are allowed in Fort Wayne during the following times. June 29 – July 3 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. July 4 between 10 a.m. and midnight July 5 – July 9 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.