SALT LAKE CITY ( ABC4 ) — As the Fourth of July approaches, fire officials in the Beehive State are reminding Utahns of firework safety.
The Kaysville Fire Department took to social media on Saturday to provide some rules and reminders in a lighthearted post. While the post was primarily targeted toward Kaysville residents, the rules are applicable to most Utahns.
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“We want you to have a fun holiday week with your family, but we also want you to be safe as you set off a majestic light display in the sky,” the department said in the post.
Before offering its tips, the Kaysville Fire Department first reminded Utahns that brush fires and missing fingers don’t equal patriotism.
Safety tips for fireworks, according to Utah officials
One tip officials reminded Utahns about was not letting children younger than 16 years old handle any fireworks…