The start of the New Year is just days away but the Scottsdale Fire Department is warning those of you planning to set off your own fireworks at home.
The warning comes as fireworks sales soar as communities scale back on big gatherings.
“A lot people are aiming for their own personal shows with their family and so that has led to a uptick in our sales," said Shane Paisley of Desert Sky Fireworks. “It’s been amazing we’ve done very good.”
Shane Paisley of Desert Sky Fireworks says the company saw the same increased demand around the Fourth of July after the pandemic halted plans then, too.
More fireworks projected, though, means more concern from the Scottsdale Fire Department.
“This year in particular we’ve had very low measurable rain out here so the potential is still there for wildfires," said Captain Gary Burns of the Scottsdale Fire Department.
That's why restrictions are in place.