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Updated: 9:33 PM Jul 1, 2008
Will Burn Ban Cancel Fireworks Display?
Beaufort County's burn ban could put a damper on this years 4th of July celebration.
Posted: 9:28 PM Jul 1, 2008Reporter: Christine Kennedy |
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Beaufort County's burn ban could put a damper on this years 4th of July celebration.
Due to the ban, which was put in place because of drought conditions and the Hyde County wildfire, the annual Washington fireworks display was canceled.
Fire officials say they fear random injuries and fire breakouts in the area. Their biggest concern are illegal fireworks, which shoot and explode into the sky creating a fire hazard.
We spoke with some consumers who still plan on purchasing fireworks, despite the ban and one fireworks vendor, who says she hasn't seen a dip in sales with the burn ban in affect.
Candace Brooks says she has about 30,000 dollars worth of fireworks in her tent and expects to sell most of them.
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Posted by: Joe who hates the smoke
on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Of course it should be cancelled. Are you kidding me people? There has been a fire going in Hyde county for over a month from a lighning strike. Have you not smelled that noxious smell? It is too dry to take a chance on having another area of eastern NC on fire. If it goes on, someone has got to have their head examined and I hope they will enjoy the danger faced if a fire gets out of control. The world won't end if this is skipped this year..
Posted by: Greenville resident
on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:49 PM
It seems the most prudent thing to do considering the lack of rain. There is always next year! Or perhaps another day in the summer when not so dry!
Posted by: gary
Location: belhaven
on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:49 PM
i think it would be a shame to cancell fireworks this year the town looks forward to this if the sherrif office would do there job it would not be any illegale fireworks this year i mean thats what they get paid for
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