Fireworks Safety Tips for July 4 | Roanoke News

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, fire departments are sounding the alarm—not just for cookouts, but for fireworks. In Virginia, most fireworks are technically illegal unless on an approved list, and officials are cracking down on vendors. Fire safety experts stress that injuries and fires are almost always preventable: read instructions, have water ready, douse used fireworks completely, and light only one at a time in open spaces. Stay sober, keep spectators back, and use tools like punk sticks for safety. If you’re going to set off fireworks, follow these rules—or better yet, enjoy a professional show. 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/b49da72959d4bb3c