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Fireworks go on sale in Kent on Saturday

Published 11:15 am Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Fireworks stands open on Saturday in Kent. Fireworks can only be discharged on the Fourth of July in Kent.
Fireworks stands open on Saturday in Kent. Fireworks can only be discharged on the Fourth of July in Kent.

Fireworks go on sale on Saturday in Kent at various stands around town but can only be set off in city limits on the Fourth of July between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority offers safety tips and advice for fireworks.

• Always discharge fireworks under adult supervision

• Keep a garden hose or extinguisher handy

• Only light one firework at a time

• Do not alter fireworks in any way

• Go see a professional show instead of buying fireworks

• Be a good neighbor and clean up any debris when finished discharging your fireworks

• Do not discharge fireworks in public parks or on school property. Illegal discharging of fireworks can lead to a fine exceeding $1,000

To report illegal discharging of fireworks, call the Kent Police non-emergency number at 253-852-2121.

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