Davis County MRC • Davis County Health Department • PO Box 618 • Farmington, UT 84025


Friday, July 2, 2010

Fireworks and Fire

Davis county MRC members can help spread the word this holiday weekend to remember fire dangers when using fireworks.

State and local fire officials released a joint statement this week stressing that while we have had a relatively slow start to the wildfire season due to a wet spring, vegetation is now drying out along the foothills and other areas of the state. Fire officials warn that although vegetation looks green and lush, the moisture content in grass and shrubs is low.

Guidelines provided by fire officials include:
  • Use only legal fireworks
  • Don't light fireworks near grass or vegetation
  • Discard expended fireworks in a bucket of water
  • Use fireworks only as intended. Do not modify them.
  • Alcohol and fireworks don't mix. Have a designated person light fireworks.

Have a safe holiday weekend.

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