Celebrate the New Year with HFD's fireworks alternatives
Dec 31, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- With the New Year hours away, the Honolulu Fire Department is urging residents to celebrate the holiday safely with alternatives to setting off your own fireworks.
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Fireworks start over 31,000 fires annually, HFD said. Additionally more than a third of fireworks injuries happen to keiki under the age of 15.
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Alternatives provided by the department include attending a professional fireworks show, glow sticks, using noise makers and planning indoor activities to keep keiki off the streets.