Las Vegas residents urged to keep it safe and sane for Fourth of July revelry

Las Vegas residents urged to keep it safe and sane for Fourth of July revelry

T he Fourth of July tradition of families igniting fireworks in celebration comes with a heightened warning this week from fire officials across Southern Nevada: Be careful ...

Officials urge public to ‘play it safe’ for Fourth of July weekend

WILLMAR — Law enforcement officials and medical personnel are urging the public to remember firework safety over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. “Every summer we hear too many sad stories about people getting hurt by fireworks,” Dr. Edwin Bogonko, president of the Minnesota Medical Association, wrote in a statement. He said “it’s better to be safe than sorry” when using fireworks, which can result in severe burns, blindness, scars and even d…

Editorial: Remember to be safe on the Fourth

The annual Fourth of July festivities include barbecues and fun, but the mainstay is watching fireworks. Some people go out to watch a fireworks show put on by professionals, but ever since fireworks became legal to purchase in our region,…