Approved fireworks go on sale today

Tuesday, June 28, 2005 | 8:49 a.m.

Approved "Safe-N-Sane" fireworks go on sale today at more than 500 non-profit organization fireworks booth in Southern Nevada. The fireworks that are sold at the booths were tested and approved by Valley fire departments for use during the holiday period. The public is urged to use extreme caution during the next week when playing with fireworks due to the extremely dry conditions and high fire danger in the valley.

Some safety precautions people should take when using fireworks include:

After the fireworks are used, they should be picked up with a shovel and dropped into the bucket of water and allow to soak for at least an hour before discarding into the trash.

Fireworks are not permitted on federal property, which includes all the parks and recreational areas surrounding the valley including Lake Mead, Mount Charleston, the Spring Mountains, and Red Rock Canyon. These areas are in extreme fire danger conditions and fireworks are an extreme danger to these areas.

Call 229-0145 for more information.

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