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Partly cloudy this morning then windy with a few scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High near 95F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%..
Thunderstorms likely, especially this evening. A few storms may be severe. Low around 65F. WSW winds shifting to NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
An assortment of fireworks stacked on top of each other. You can expect them to go on sale starting July 2, but the City of Great Falls wants to remind residents to mind their safety if they plan on buying and using them for July 4th celebrations.
An assortment of fireworks stacked on top of each other. You can expect them to go on sale starting July 2, but the City of Great Falls wants to remind residents to mind their safety if they plan on buying and using them for July 4th celebrations.
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - As families gear up to enjoy the 4th of July holiday weekend with firework displays at home; Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR) has some tips on how you and your family can celebrate safely.
"The big thing is, be smart, be safe, don't do anything stupid and enjoy the holiday," said GFFR Fire Marshal, Mike McIntosh.
So, here are a few reminders:
"Other things we want the public to know is if you're lighting fireworks, make sure you're doing so safely where you have water nearby or a fire extinguisher, or garden hose. And also that you dispose of your fireworks safely, you put them in water and make sure they're good and out before you put them in a garbage can," said McIntosh.
Last year, roman candles and bottle rockets were legalized in Montana, and GFFR says last year they had to send many people to the hospital for burns and traumas after people were shooting them at each other.
"Don't do anything stupid with the fireworks, especially roman candles, like chasing each other around and shooting them at each other. Remember, they will burn you and they will hurt you," said McIntosh.
Other safety tips from the city include:
Residents can learn more about the City’s rules and regulations relating to fireworks by referring to the Great Falls Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9 – FIREWORKS .
The City’s Fireworks Ordinance is enforced by the City’s police officers and firefighters.
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