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Fireworks safety for Independence Day; officials warn against illegal fireworks

Posted at 1:06 PM, Jul 02, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-03 01:09:03-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — You've probably been hearing fireworks in your backyard lately as people get ready for the Fourth of July.

But it's important to remember that fireworks are very dangerous, and there's a lot of safety prep that goes into handling them.

James Fuller from TNT Fireworks joined 13 Action News Thursday afternoon about safety reminders for this time of year.

And Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Robert Nolan shared a fireworks safety demonstration and warned against the usage of illegal fireworks in the city.

Las Vegas police warn of celebratory gunfire, illegal fireworks danger