MONROE COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE: LEAVE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS

MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Fire Marshal’s Office wants everyone to have a fun and, most importantly, safe New Years. Please leave fireworks displays to the professionals.

“Discharge of fireworks can lead to loss of life and property,” said Monroe County Fire Marshal Craig Marston. “Fireworks can burn as hot as 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, including sparklers, which can cause real damage when not handled properly.”

All professional fireworks in unincorporated Monroe County must be permitted through the Monroe County Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office approved the following fireworks displays in unincorporated Monroe County (all times are approximate):

  • Dec. 31 – Ocean Reef Club at 8:30 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Bungalows Key Largo Resort at midnight
  • Jan. 1 – Bakers Cay Resort at midnight
  • Jan. 1 – Hawks Cay Resort at midnight

There are additional displays in some municipalities.

**If you live near fireworks shows, you may want to soothe your pets and keep them indoors.

For more information on fireworks permitting, please visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/fireworks. Monroe County also lists other permitted fireworks displays on this page for reference, including for special events like weddings.

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