Fireworks-related blazes resulted in significant fire damage over the New Year's holiday, according to the county.
Fireworks-related blazes resulted in significant fire damage over the New Year's holiday, according to the county. Credit: UnSplash / Tina Floersch

Bexar County Commissioners voted unanimously to ban the sale of bottle rockets and rockets with fins. Credit: UnSplash / Tina Floersch

On the recommendation of Fire Marshal Chris Lopez, Bexar County Commissioners Court issued an order Tuesday banning certain types of fireworks ahead of the July 4 weekend, MySA reports.

The order bars the use or sale of bottle rockets and rockets with fins for the foreseeable future, according to the news site. Other types of fireworks allowed under state law will still be available for purchase.

The ban comes as all of Bexar County remains in extreme drought and as unusually high temperatures bake the Alamo City, raising the risk of fire. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures climbed into the triple digits 13 days this month in San Antonio, a new record.

The ban only applies to areas within Bexar County but outside of San Antonio city limits, MySA reports. Fireworks within the city remain illegal — although the ban is widely ignored — and violators can face fines of up to $2,000.

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This article appears in Jun 15-28, 2022.

Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...