The Hopkinsville Fire Department encourages everyone to follow firework safety tips this weekend for the Fourth of July holiday.
Public Information Officer Payton Rogers tells the News Edge they want people to be vigilant when around fireworks.
Rogers adds if you have a firework that does not go off, there are some additional tips to follow.
Rogers says there is an ordinance that deals with firework usage in the city of Hopkinsville that everyone must follow.
Every Fourth of July holiday, the Hopkinsville Fire Department responds to a few fire calls because of fireworks. Rogers asks the public to please follow all safety tips to make your show is a good memory for everyone involved.
