With the Fourth of July only two days away, the Kansas State Fire Marshal offers these safety tips:

• Always purchase high-quality fireworks from a reliable legitimate source.

• Never give fireworks to small children.

• Adults should always supervise use of fireworks by older children.

• Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks.

• Ignite only outdoors and make sure the area is safe for the use of fireworks.

• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."

• Always read and follow label instructions.

• Never point or throw fireworks at a person, building or animal.

• Have a source of water handy, in case of fire.

• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

• Light only one firework at a time.

• Never attempt to re-light malfunctioning fireworks.

• When lighting fireworks, never position any part of your body over them.

• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place.

• Never experiment with homemade fireworks. They are dangerous as well as illegal.

• Bottle rockets and other skyrockets that are mounted an a stick or wire are illegal.

• It is illegal to shoot fireworks on or under a vehicle, on any public roadway, within 50 feet of a fireworks stand or where fireworks are stored, and gas stations or anywhere liquid gas, including propane, is stored.

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