State Fire Marshal Urges North Carolinians to Exercise Caution with Fireworks

State fire marshal urges North Carolinians to exercise caution with fireworks

Special to IFN RALEIGH As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks —

Office of the State Fire Marshal Urge Marylanders to Celebrate Safely with Public Fireworks Displays - Southern Maryland News Net

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Office of the State Fire Marshal joined the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and public safety partners to promote fireworks safety and encourage Marylanders to attend licensed, professional fireworks shows across the state. This year, 139 public fireworks displays are scheduled across Maryland between now and the July 4th weekend. Each show will be conducted by trained and licens…

Fire Officials Urge Residents to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals! – Chelsea Record

Illegal fireworks have caused more than 500 fires, 200 serious injuries since 2020 Special to the Record Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are asking residents and visitors to leave those dangerous devices to the professionals. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused over 500 fires and explosions, more than 200 emergency department visits, and n…