Fireworks Safety Alert for St. Louis | St. Louis News

St. Louis Fire Department warns of fireworks dangers ahead of Fourth of July, after seizing 3,000+ pounds of illegal and legal fireworks and arresting one suspect. Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson highlights recurring injuries and fires — including a garage blaze in a busy neighborhood — from last year’s holiday weekend, when crews responded to over 600 calls. Today’s press conference at 1 p.m. at Fire Department HQ will also feature the Humane Society, urging caution to prevent preventable emergencies and keep families safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/131acd9f265478fe