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Fireworks Falling On Dry Ground

579 views · Published 5 July 2012 · 2:28 · Indexed 25 October 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics

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by Karen Zatkulak  This week many will be crowding the parks and fields, looking up for a glimpse of the July fourth fireworks.But this year, there's an added danger, hot weather mixed with dry ground.  It's a combination that has firefighters on alert, added volunteers on hand, and has even cancelled some events.That's because after the fireworks fly, the ashes will be falling on dry ground, parched blades of grass, easy to ignite.  It's a danger for those lighting and enjoying the show.  Dallas Bay Assistant Fire Chief Jack Brellenthin says, "Everything around here is still extremely dry and fireworks and a patch of woods around dry grass can start a fire very quickly."It's a fire many local firefighters are trying to prevent.  But with the recent weather, they're preparing for the worst.  "We're expecting the activity to be a little heavier than normal, so we're prepared, we have people available, and people ready for our district too."The hot, dry weather has even forced some scheduled fireworks shows to cancel.  But there are still plenty shopping for their own show stoppers.  Mike Howard owns Big Tent Fireworks and tells us it is a concern this year for many customers.  He showed us how to set off fireworks safely, not on grass if possible, and with water in reach.  "Anytime you can get on gravel or pavement, you have a lot better chance and it stabilizes better and keeps it from tilting over or anything like that."While fire fighters suggest leaving the show to professionals, if you do chose to light your own, do it safely.  "As long as you're safe with them you've got no problems, just be safe."

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