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Friday, June 29, 2007

Have a Safe Fourth of July!

The City of Laredo would like to remind the public that celebrating with fireworks within the city limits is illegal. Although, fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the Fourth of July it can be dangerous. Serious burn and eye injuries have resulted from using fire works improperly. That's why the Laredo Fire department and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission strongly recommend the following:

· Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
· Read and follow all warnings and instructions
· Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
· Only light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves, and flammable materials.
· Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned.
· Keep a bucket of water in case of a malfunction or fire.

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