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State Fire Marshall Alex Sink gathered with fire chiefs at the capitol Tuesday to warn Floridians about using fireworks safely this Independence Day weekend.  The message of the day was responsibility.  When used safely by adults, the chiefs say everyone can have fun on the 4th of July, without anyone having to go to the hospital.

“Be courteous, be safe, don’t let your children use the fireworks,” Tallahassee Fire Chief Cindy Dick said. “Over half of the injuries related to fireworks are for those under the age of 15, and from five and a half to nine, you are two and a half times more likely to be injured by fireworks.  So, just use a lot of good sense and have a good time.”

Florida has far stricter restrictions on what types of fireworks can be bought and sold than many other states.