The Cy-Fair Fire Department has launched a fireworks disposal safety campaign to reduce firework-related incidents in the community. After receiving an unusually high number of firework-related calls during the 2025-26 New Year’s holiday, the department began planning community risk reduction for the next firework-heavy holiday season.

How it Works

The department purchased 3,600 half-gallon buckets labeled with proper firework disposal methods in both English and Spanish. The buckets are available at local H-E-B stores, TOPDOG Fireworks, and the CFFD Administration Building at 10710 Telge Road.

To use the buckets, residents should fill them with water prior to firework use. After use, place spent and ‘dud’ fireworks in the water-filled bucket, and leave them to soak overnight away from structures, homes, and out of enclosed spaces until fully cooled. Once cooled, drain excess water, place soaked fireworks in a resealable plastic bag, tie them inside two plastic grocery bags, or double wrap in plastic wrap, and dispose of wrapped, wet fireworks in the trash.

CFFD Fire Chief Amy Ramon said, ‘Even fireworks that appear extinguished can smolder undetected for hours, turning trash cans, garages, and other enclosed spaces into ignition points.’ The department has responded to numerous structure fires that were a result of improper fireworks disposal, and in nearly every case, the resident simply didn’t know the proper disposal methods.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.