Fireworks Cause Multiple Home Fires and Displacements
TL;DR
The Lee's Summit Fire Department issued a warning about firework safety after a garage fire was sparked by improperly discarded fireworks. The fire started in a trash can and quickly spread to other trash, but was contained to the garage. No one was injured, but the incident serves as a reminder to wet down fireworks before disposal and keep firework debris in a separate container outside of the home.
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