The Seattle Fire Department sent out this notice:
Be Safe this July 4th and Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
Seattle Fire Department, Harborview Medical Center and the Seattle Police Department are reminding the community to stay safe this Fourth of July.
Fireworks pose a fire hazard to property and present a safety risk to those who use them. Every year, the Seattle Fire Department responds to fireworks-related fires and injuries. These incidents could have been prevented by leaving the fireworks to the professionals.
On the Fourth of July, 911 centers can become overloaded with non-emergency fireworks calls. Do not call 911 unless you have a life-threatening emergency and need immediate help from police, fire or medics.
Any fireworks-related fires or injuries should be reported directly to 911. Other fireworks violations may be reported by calling the Seattle Police non-emergency number at (206) 625-5011.
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