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Firecrackers, along with fireworks, originated in China. They are easily available in India and are used to mark a celebratory event. Anyone 18 and over can buy them without a license if allowed by the local laws. Diwali fireworks are a family event in many parts of India. [2] People light up fireworks near their homes and in streets.
Standard Fireworks has partnerships with China-based manufacturers. [2] The company reported a 45% market-share in India and 5% of global exports. Standard Fireworks' Sivakasi facilities are spread over 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) land, using only 10% of the total land area out of environmental and safety concerns.
Potter County Commissioners have approved the sale of fireworks for the Indian celebration during the ongoing burn ban due to drought conditions.
Although the use of fireworks is allowed year-round, the sale of fireworks, by registered businesses, is limited to a period of June 1 through July 5 and December 26 through January 2 each year. Ohio permits the sale of some fireworks, but requires them to be transported out of state within 48 hours of the sale. [13]
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People light up fireworks near their homes and in streets. Additionally, cities and communities have community fireworks. This custom may have begun on the Indian subcontinent after 1400 CE when gunpowder started being utilised in Indian warfare. [19] India's first fireworks factory was established in Calcutta during the 19th century. [20]
In a 2014 survey of Indian fireworks factory workers in Tamil Nadu, 92% reported not receiving training for their tasks, and 97% said their managers did not give them safety tools or attires for work.