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Some fireworks dos and don'ts

To help you enjoy the Fourth of July outside the emergency room ...

Last update: July 2, 2009 - 9:45 PM

LIGHT ONE ITEM at a time, and never in an enclosed container.

NEVER ATTEMPT to relight a "dud."

HAVE A BUCKET of water to cool spent sparklers and extinguish other fireworks.

AVOID dry grass, brush or debris.

SET AN EXAMPLE by using only legal fireworks (those that don't fly or explode).

WEAR SHOES, but don't wear hats and loose clothing.

Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety

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