Archive - Jul 2012 - News Article

Fires prompt urgency for caution with fireworks

July 2, 2012

With several fires breaking out in the area over the past few days, and one still burning in the National Forest at Halsey, local fire chiefs are urging citizens to use extreme caution this week when lighting off fireworks. In fact, some communities across the state have already banned fireworks this year, and several others are considering imposing a ban.