Muscatine advises safe fireworks use ahead of Fourth of July

State Fire Marshal cautions Missourians to put safety first as seasonal retailers prepare to sell fireworks across the state - Marshall Democrat

JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians begin plans and preparations for July 4th holiday celebrations, they should also keep in mind the danger posed by the misuse of fireworks. Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri between June 20 and July 10. Through June 16, the Division of Fire Safety had issued 1,127 permits to seasonal fireworks retailers.

Muscatine advises safe fireworks use ahead of Fourth of July

With firework tents and displays going up, the city is using the second half of June to remind residents about the guidelines regarding the legal, and safe, use of fireworks.