US EditionMontana Officials Urge Firework Safety Amid Rising Fire Danger
- Montana officials issued reminders and warnings about firework safety ahead of the Fourth of July amid elevated fire danger statewide.
- The warnings follow recent human-caused fires like the 80-acre wildfire near Big Arm caused by fireworks and ongoing hot, dry conditions.
- Local fire chiefs and vendors stressed using only legally approved fireworks, maintaining a 15-foot clear zone, supervising children, and having water ready.
- Dr. Coil highlighted the serious nature of fireworks-related harm, mentioning burns, trauma, and severe blast injuries, while national statistics indicate that last year there were 14,700 emergency room visits and 11 fatalities linked to fireworks.
- Officials emphasized that cautious use and notifying authorities before any burning can reduce wildfire risk and protect community safety during celebrations.
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Emergency rooms saw an over 50 percent increase in firework-related injuries last year
With the Fourth of July just days away, fireworks stands across the Treasure State are selling poppers, sparklers, and aerials."They are beautiful," Aspen Herndon, who runs a Big Sky Fireworks stand, says. "We live in the Big Sky State, and to see them light up the sky on the fourth is amazing."This year, Herndon is getting in on the fun.Shes decided to run a Big Sky Firework stand for the first time because of the joy the bright bursts have bro…
Area Fire Chiefs Remind Residents of Fireworks and Fire Dangers - SweetwaterNOW
SWEETWATER COUNTY — With July 4 just around the corner, the fire chiefs of Sweetwater County are reminding everyone to use caution with fire and fireworks. With the exception of sparklers, fireworks are illegal all year in Rock Springs and Green River. All types of fireworks including sparklers are illegal on all public lands, which
Fire officials warn of fireworks danger with hot and dry conditions in forecast
A fire north of Polson near Big Arm that burned more than 80 acres on Friday was caused by fireworks.Fire officials in Northwest Montana are warning the public about firework safety this 4th of July week with high temperatures and dry conditions in the forecast.The majority of our fires are human-caused, which also means that they are preventable, thats the great part of it right, we cant prevent lightning coming down from the sky, but we can ab…
State Fire Managers Urge Montanans to Celebrate Safely This Independence Day
MISSOULA, Mont. — Fire managers with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) urge Montanans and visitors to take extra precautions this Independence Day amid hot and dry conditions. Despite recent precipitation across the state, fuels may be green but are deceptively dry and highly susceptible to ignition. With nearly 90 percent of the wildfires in Montana this year caused by human activity, even a small spark can lea…
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