Annual fireworks warning issued

Thursday, July 1, 2010

by Brian S. Orban

Tracie Becktold with Rocky Mountain Fireworks sets up her display in town Monday afternoon. All stands in Mountain Home offer legal fireworks. Photo by Brian S. Orban

City fire chief Phil Gridley issued a simple message for local residents tempted to shoot illegal fireworks to celebrate Independence Day.

Don't do it.

According to state law, people are limited to using what the fire chief called "safe and sane" fireworks. These legal fireworks include those that don't explode or fly more than 10 feet in the air.

"All the stands in town that sell fireworks sell legal fireworks," Gridley said.

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Does anyone know if the City is shooting off fireworks at the golf course Sunday?

-- Posted by Duke of Earl on Thu, Jul 1, 2010, at 1:52 PM
Yes they are! Starts at 10:15, see you there!

-- Posted by BassmasterJ8 on Fri, Jul 2, 2010, at 4:48 PM
Not anymore, they're not.

-- Posted by Moanah on Sun, Jul 4, 2010, at 3:28 PM

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