The recommendation from fire department officials remains the same every Fourth of July holiday; let the fireworks rest in the hands of pyrotechnic experts.
That’s the word from Jordan Saas with the Lexington Fire Department. “Injuries and fires happen every year, despite the warnings, despite the recommendation of going to a professional show, injuries and fires happen every year. That’s why we make the recommendation. Just leave it to the professionals. If it goes up and blows up, it’s not allowed and then take into consideration your friends and neighbors that live around you,” said Saas.
Saas said exploding fireworks can be especially stressful to those suffering from PTSD, parents of young infants, and pets.
The Lexington firefighter noted house fires occur when fireworks, not fully extinguished, are tossed in the Herbie garbage container. He added those smoldering works may catch the plastic Herbie on fire, which, positioned up against the house, could ignite its siding.
A number of City sponsored fireworks shows are scheduled this weekend, many on Sunday evening.
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