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Mount Vernon City warns fireworks banned ahead of July 4; offers professional show at Edgewater Park
Summary
Mount Vernon City fire and police officials warned residents that fireworks are prohibited within city limits ahead of July 4, citing last year’s injuries and vegetation fires; violators face fines up to $1,000 and are asked to report incidents to the non-emergency line.
Mount Vernon City fire and police officials warned residents that fireworks are prohibited within city limits ahead of July 4 and said people who use or sell fireworks could face fines up to $1,000.
Ricardo Gómez, a representative of the Mount Vernon City Fire Department, and Sgt. Walter Martínez of the Mount Vernon City Police Department delivered the recorded public-safety message. Officials cited a serious injury to a Mount Vernon resident last year and several vegetation…
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