Harris County fire officials are warning residents of the importance of proper disposal of fireworks after a large house fire in Spring.
Emergency crews responded to the call around 11:50 p.m. Wednesday in the 6500 block of Kodes Clay Court.
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Investigators say the blaze began in the garage due to improper disposal of fireworks.
During the investigation, authorities determined the homeowner placed used fireworks in a trash can on top of cardboard materials inside the garage. The fireworks reignited, causing the large house fire, authorities say.
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"We cannot stress enough the importance of proper disposal of used fireworks," said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. "Used fireworks should be soaked in water and placed in a location far away from your home, such as the curb of the street. By doing this, reignition of the fireworks is greatly reduced."
In a statement from the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, crews recommend soaking all used fireworks with water before disposal.
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