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Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Shorty2U — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:08:07 GMT

I feel like an old biddy, but I am right here!

I am aware its the 4th of July wk. end and people want to have fun, but its 11 PM EST here and they are shooting illegal fireworks that are hitting our deck and trees at times. This will go on all Summer too!

I am worried about fire. And my husband is in bed, he gets up at 4AM X6 days a week.

YES I called the cops last year X2. As you can see it helped, not! Now they do it more!

You see, he has ties to the community and does business with everyone through his business so its no use calling again. They did nothing before but talked to them, and it causes more issues of them doing things deliberately.

I hope if he burns something its himself and not our house! I am sorry but that's how I feel. These are illegal fireworks, not little sparklers.

This is a country development and no there is no neighborhood committee and laws, other than a noise ordinance which he breaks every Summer and no one cares!

I guess they will care when there is an accident or fire caused by him!

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

cherry — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:10:12 GMT

I know just how you feel. I can't sleep because of the idiot behind me and his fire crackers

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Desertdi — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:18:29 GMT

And 100 million pounds of black powder are shot up into our atmosphere.......I'm sure this is real great for the environment.

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SunValley — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:31:01 GMT

Your neighbor's brother must live behind me. Lol. It's the same every year and I just pray nothing catches on fire. I am sorry you have this situation.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Shorty2U — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:35:58 GMT

Thanks for the replies. I see I am not alone. Oh now its quarter sticks, yes of dynamite. Lovely at 11:30 and theyre screaming, probably drunk. Yep fireworks and drinking, real smart. My daughters texting me. She asked if she should call to report it from her cell so it cant be traced. I said if she wants, but I think it can be traced but I dont care anymore!. Anyway I am suprised no one else tried to call. There are small children on the block (as in 1 and 2 yr olds), and Im sure they're awakened by this b/c my husband (the sound sleeper) is. Its going to be a long Summer! Maybe I will buy ear plugs! (lol).

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:39:20 GMT

They sell fireworks in the state that I live in so it is crazy around here for days before and after the 4th. My dogs hate them and get really scared. I want to choke people when they set these fireworks off and scare them.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

LucyGoose — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:47:47 GMT

I don't like fireworks, either. I sure don't. I feel for you O/P.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Shorty2U — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:52:36 GMT

I dont blame you guys. i like fireworks, just not in my yard or any residential area. They should be done by pros in a field some place!

Update at 1151- I heard a pile of cars and screaming voices out back, and its is now quiet!

I did not go look out the front window (Im in the back of the house), but I bet someone called the cops(and that may be the cars I heard), because the last ones were quarter sticks and sounded like bombs!

So maybe the police did something now! I hope so!

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Kellean — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 04:00:35 GMT

It is ONE night, besides New Years - where some go a little crazy and light fireworks. No, I let it go!

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

raven-blackbird — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 04:05:03 GMT

It's the birthday of our nation.............I'd expect a little fireworks and a bit of celebration.............it's all good...........................raven

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Karnerblue — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 04:08:42 GMT

Same here. Along with the firepits on both sides of my home and another behind me. My house smells like burning firewood. I hate it.

I don't think we need the loud displays just to celebrate the birth of our nation. People just take advantage of the situation.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

hennypenny — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 04:20:51 GMT

All fireworks, including the so called "safe and sane" are banned in our city and surrounding county. One spark from one firework and the whole town could go up. We have very little water to fight fires and the land is tinder dry.

We have been evacuated twice due to fires. We were lucky both times and had a home standing when we returned.

I do call the police if I can identify where they are coming from.

Shorty, I hope the police came and made an impression.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Azcowgirl — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:17:59 GMT

Karnerblue, I too hate the smoke from all the fire pits and how it comes in my house when I try to have the windows open at night to cool down.

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qualitygal — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 08:45:51 GMT

I so agree with all of that. I'd like to find these people. They clearly are breaking the law to begin with. There's 1 day to celebrate, not all the days these people have been doing this in the surrounding neighborhoods. Our poor animals, in and out of the house. We've had a baby deer and her mom in the area. Poor little baby must be scared to death too.

But all these sale places pop up all around the places. Wish the police could do something.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Nataliesgramma — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 10:33:43 GMT

We have a Vietnam Veteran friend who gets flashbacks when people are setting off the loud ones........

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Pook — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:19:26 GMT

We have a vacation place and they start setting them off Memorial day and most weekends there are some set off. The 4th is the worst and these places are older and some have just tarpaper on the roofs. It's scary.

As for the legal shows, just think of all the good that could be done with the money spent on these displays.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

cherry — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:21:29 GMT

@Kellin wrote:
It is ONE night, besides New Years - where some go a little crazy and light fireworks. No, I let it go!

Its not just one night. Its been going on here all week. I will go on next week too until they have used up their supply

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

Vamp — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:32:29 GMT

@Kellin wrote:
It is ONE night, besides New Years - where some go a little crazy and light fireworks. No, I let it go!

It's not one night around here. People shoot off firecrackers at least a week before and a week after the 4th. Yes, there are "laws" in place, but they are not enforced.

People who blow off firecrackers and rockets are inconsiderate. Not only does it terrorize many pets and wildlife but also veterans who are struggling with PTSD. Those kind of "toys" are dangerous. Just last summer a local weatherman lost his eye in such an incident. And with everything being so dry, especially out west, there is a real risk for fires.

There are better ways to celebrate. If you must light up the night, get some sparklers. Many municipalities have a fireworks display that are better controlled than people playing with gunpowder in their backyards.

That's my two cents.

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151949 — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:43:26 GMT

We once returned home from vacation to find a note on our front door saying "I burned a hole in your roof, so sorry, I will pay for the damages." Our next door neighbor had been setting off fireworks in our driveway and one went up on the roof and caught it on fire. A lot of damage and getting it repaired was a lot of inconvience for us, even though it didn't cost us anything. Also, an item that was of great sentimental value to me was ruined and no amount of money could replace it.

Re: Fed up already (illegal fireworks)

italia8140 — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:54:53 GMT

@Kellin wrote:
It is ONE night, besides New Years - where some go a little crazy and light fireworks. No, I let it go!

Fireworks can and has caused MAJOR damage. The SMOKE is not good for anyone or for the environment. Plus, animals get frightened, and those with PTSD from being in combat get freaked out. So, NO, letting it go is not the answer.