Greenville Fire & Rescue urging fireworks safety

A fire has started from the use of fireworks.

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The fire, near the 2100 block of Hawthorne, didn’t harm anyone, but it quickly spread, firefighters said, because of dry grass and a nearby homeless camp.

Waukesha: Fireworks, for the most part, are illegal to “sell, expose, offer for sale, use, keep, discharge, or explode” within the city limits. With the prevalence of young people being injured, Commissioner Miller urged parents to keep a close eye on their children around any type of fireworks. Never aim, point or throw them at another person, and make sure everyone is a safe distance from the place they’re set off.

According to authorities, “fireworks were found throughout the residence, including the kitchen, garage, and the bedroom of a minor child”.

Whether it’s a backyard picnic or larger celebration, consumer fireworks can turn what is supposed to be a celebratory occasion into a tragic event if the proper safety rules and laws are not observed.

The U.S. consumer product safety commission reported more than 11,000 fireworks-related injuries nationwide previous year.

“We have many things planned for Fourth of July festivities, from a parade in the morning to the fireworks at night”, said Mayor Richard Irvin.

-New Year’s Day from 10 a.m.to 10 p.m. Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks bearing the seal of the State Fire Marshal may be used and enjoyed throughout Ventura County.

Read the labels carefully before igniting any fireworks.

With the July 4th holiday approaching, Greenville Fire and Rescue is issuing a reminder for people to exercise caution if using fireworks. They say one Visalia man had the largest supply-accounting for more than half of what was confiscated. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns and other injuries, fires, and even death – NFPA officials said. “Always go where there’s a lifeguard”, Ryan said. “There’s just a lot of potential for fire out there”.

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It’s tough, if not impossible, to find an official in Kings County in support of a total ban, for the simple reason that personal fireworks remain a popular, longstanding local tradition.

“This is one of the busiest days, and then the next two days after will be busy with July 4th on Tuesday”. They come in packaging that has “safe and sane” safety stickers, Revell says, and they’re available at about 3,000 roadside booths operated by nonprofit organizations. “We don’t want that”.