Overview
- A pickup truck in Emerson Estates caught fire after residents put fireworks debris in the truck bed, officials said following Friday’s response.
- Investigators concluded the debris later reignited and started the blaze, and fire crews from North Montgomery County responded to the scene.
- The Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office advised soaking spent duds in water for at least 15 minutes and leaving debris overnight before disposal.
- Officials recommended soaking unused fireworks about 12 hours, sealing damp debris in plastic bags, rolling trash cans away from structures and keeping a water source on hand.
- A Top Dog Fireworks spokesperson echoed the warnings, urged dousing fireworks with a hose or bucket and cautioned against storing debris in garages; authorities have not reported any injuries.