Fire Officials Urge Safety When Celebrating 4th
Professional fireworks shows are one way to safely celebrate the 4th of July. Credit kezi.com Several cities in Oregon have moved to restrict or ban fireworks this year, including Eugene, Bend, and Portland. Oregon State Fire Marshal spokesperson John Hendricks says there are many other creative ways people can celebrate the 4th of July this year. “We really want folks to, again, be cognizant and mindful of just how dry the landscape is,” Hendricks said, “not only in Central Eastern Oregon, but also Southern Oregon and then also in the Willamette Valley.” In Oregon, per...
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