State Fire Marshall Urges Safe Use Of Fireworks During 4th Of July Weekend

DSCF7721The Fourth of July weekend means many South Dakotans will be celebrating with fireworks, and state officials are hoping people do it safely….

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State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says there are a few common-sense tips to keep in mind this weekend if you’re using fireworks….

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Even though South Dakota has been catching up on its rainfall deficit the past month, Merriman is still concerned about the possibility of fires over the holiday weekend….

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Far more U.S. fires are reported on Independence Day than on any other day, and fireworks account for about 40-percent of those fires.