Honolulu Officials Emphasize Elevated Caution as 4th of July Approaches

Officials urge caution ahead of July Fourth as fire risks ramp up | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Ahead of what Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi called “an incredible, joyous, happy Fourth of July,” city officials Thursday urged residents to celebrate safely amid heightened fire risks.

Honolulu officials emphasize elevated caution as 4th of July approaches

Mayor Blangiardi advises, "It doesn't take very much for something to happen to create a real catastrophe, so we're asking everyone to watch out for each other."

Covington officials stress danger of fireworks ahead of 4th of July

COVINGTON, Tenn. --- Police and firefighters in Covington are warning citizens about how fireworks can turn a celebration into a disaster. July 4th marks a year since a family of six escaped a house fire in Covington, believed to have been started by someone throwing fireworks. Covington house fire possibly caused by fireworks This house on Best Street in Covington remains a charred shell, evidence of what happened the night of July 4th, 2…