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Kennewick outlines River Fire fireworks schedule for July 4 and warns that drones can ground aircraft
Summary
City staff said Kennewick's River Fire fireworks will be launched around 10:10–10:13 p.m. on July 4 and encouraged early arrival for Columbia Park activities beginning midafternoon. Council and staff warned that drones can ground aerial firefighting or observation aircraft and reiterated that mortars and certain aerial fireworks remain illegal.
At the July 1 Kennewick City Council meeting, city staff and councilmembers briefed the public on the River Fire July 4 fireworks display, urging residents to arrive early for activities and warning that flying drones can interfere with aircraft and firefighting operations.
Nick (city staff) told the council that the fireworks are scheduled to be…
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