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CRIME & SAFETY
Fire Chief offers fireworks safety tips ahead of July 4 holiday
In 2023, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were eight fatalities and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Of the eight reported fatalities, one was in Virginia. In general, any firework that explodes, moves on the ground or in the air, or shoots a projectile is illegal in...
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