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Ohio Fireworks Blaze Causes $100K Damage, Spotlights State Risk

7/3/2026

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On July 9, a fireworks blaze at the Schumacher Lumber complex in Hartville, Ohio, caused $90,000-$100,000 in damage and demolition.
The Action Network study ranks Ohio as the highest-risk state for backyard fireworks accidents, estimating a 1-in-28 chance of mishap and a $3.50 import footprint.
Ohio law permits full-aerial cakes and reloadable mortar shells, while officials urge residents to keep fireworks 150 feet from people and avoid use when winds exceed 25 mph.

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On July 9, a fireworks blaze at the Schumacher Lumber complex in Hartville, Ohio, caused $90,000-$100,000 in damage and demolition.
The Action Network study ranks Ohio as the highest-risk state for backyard fireworks accidents, estimating a 1-in-28 chance of mishap and a $3.50 import footprint.
Ohio law permits full-aerial cakes and reloadable mortar shells, while officials urge residents to keep fireworks 150 feet from people and avoid use when winds exceed 25 mph.