Fireworks Safety Tips & Legal Guidelines in Tamil Nadu

❌ Things You SHOULD NOT Do

❌ Do not light crackers indoors or in narrow, enclosed areas

❌ Never relight a dud cracker – wait, soak it in water, and discard it safely

❌ Avoid using matchboxes or lighters directly on fireworks

❌ Do not allow unsupervised children to handle crackers

❌ Never hold a cracker in your hand while lighting it

❌ Avoid wearing synthetic or loose-fitting clothes

❌ Do not burst crackers near hospitals, schools, or religious places

❌ Don’t store fireworks near heat sources, gas cylinders, or open flames

❌ Do not block public roads or traffic while celebrating

❌ Avoid lighting multiple crackers at once – it’s dangerous and unpredictable

❌ Do not throw lit crackers at people, vehicles, or animals

❌ Avoid bursting crackers late at night outside permitted time slots

❌ Never try to modify or make your own crackers – it is illegal and highly unsafe

❌ Do not buy from unauthorised or unlicensed sellers