Fourth of July 2009

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By Justin M. Bowen · July 4, 2009 · 6:10 p.m.

As fireworks booths get busy, fire officials stress safety: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; By Cydney Cappello; Fourth of July preparations have already begun for local firefighters in charge of inspecting fireworks distributors to make sure vendors are complying with county regulations. There are about 200 curbside firework-distributing stations throughout Clark County, selling products from three different companies: TNT Fireworks, Phantom Fireworks and Discount Fireworks. The stands are run by local nonprofits.

Park Service: No glass, Styrofoam at Lake Mead this July 4: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; By Jean Reid Norman; Visitors to Lake Mead this holiday weekend are being asked to leave the Styrofoam and glass containers at home.

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