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Follow these Rules for Fireworks Fun

Here are some tips to help you celebrate Independence Day safely from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Council on Fireworks Safety:

• Use outdoors only.
• Always have both a garden hose and a bucket nearby.
• Light only one firework at a time.
• Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in water.
• Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking in water, then disposing in trash.
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
• The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.
• Make sure you know the laws in your area, fireworks are illegal in many states. For more tips and info, visit www.fireworksafety.com

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