Fireworks can be dangerous in hot and dry weather, fire chiefs warn
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Chief of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Ken McMullen says people should remember that fireworks are still explosives and are dangerous when the conditions are hot and dry.
With Canada Day fast approaching, Canadian fire chiefs are reminding the public about the safe use of fireworks.
Chief of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Ken McMullen says people should remember that fireworks are still explosives and are dangerous when the conditions are hot and dry.
McMullen also says in a statement more than 700 fire departments nationwide respond to at least one call due to mishandling publicly available fireworks.
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