Fireworks sales in Kent and across the state begin at noon Thursday, June 28 and run through 9 p.m. July 5.
The state issued 900 retail fireworks stand licenses, according to a State Fire Marshal office media release.
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy said it’s a good time to remind everyone about personal responsibility with fireworks. He offered these discussion points between parents and their children:
• Check with your local fire or police department.
• Be sure the fireworks you purchase are legal to possess and discharge.
• Know the dates and times fireworks are allowed in your community.
• Only purchase legal consumer fireworks.
Fireworks go on sale June 28 in Kent but the city only allows them to be discharged between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. July 4.
Children should not be able to readily access fireworks in the home:
• Store fireworks in a secure location to prohibit access.
• Purchase the day intended to use the fireworks.
Use care in selecting the area where you will be discharging fireworks:
• Follow the directions and warning on the firework.
• No fireworks without adult supervision.
• Summer weather conditions make grass and other vegetation dry and vulnerable to fire.
• Do not allow young children (age 5 and younger) to play with fireworks under any circumstances – even sparklers.
Don’t take any chances Duffy cautions, “Stay away from high powered illegal explosive devices such as M80’s or homemade device, while the Fourth of July happens only once a year, these devices can cause a life altering injury that can last you a lifetime.”
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