Cheyenne Fire Rescue Reminds Residents To Be Safe With Fireworks

Cheyenne WY

30 June, 2020

2:17 PM

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Press release from the City of Cheyenne: June 29, 2020 Improper handling of fireworks injure more than 13,000 people annually across the United States, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Fireworks cause about $20 million in property damage each year. "We want everyone in Cheyenne to be safe this Fourth of July. The best way to stay safe is to attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals," said Byron Mathews with Cheyenne Fire Rescue. "Fireworks are dangerous to people and pets and using them can put your property at risk." If you use legal fireworks within the City of Cheyenne, here are some safety tips: Always have an adult present Only use outdoors Light one at a time Have a bucket of water nearby and place used fireworks in the water Never use near dry grass or other flammable materials Stay clear after lighting fireworks Cheyenne Frontier Days and the City of Cheyenne will host the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Frontier Park on Saturday, July 4th. Fireworks will light the sky at approximately 9:35 p.m. This press release was produced by the City of Cheyenne. The views expressed here are the author's own.