Fireworks and safety

Monday is the first day of summer…..and the first day stands can sell you fireworks in Missouri. But there’s a danger you might not know about before you buy. Firefighters say what’s under the tent can be just as dangerous as setting fireworks off yourself. That’s why before anyone can buy anything from a stand, they’re checking them first. The fire inspectors say they check to make sure the fireworks are consumer grade, then look for things at stands like parking. Are cars parked far enough away from the stands? Are there no smoking signs posted? Is the tent up to code?  Remember….setting off fireworks in most towns is illegal.