Firework Ban

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Rep. Joel Briscoe

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Feb 06, 2018

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This past fourth of July firefighters were busy containing fires triggered by fireworks in Utah. Rep. Joel Briscoe talks fireworks revisions including running an amendment to ban fireworks on days other than the fourth of July. “ We have an obligation to look after people who are negatively impacted by fireworks.” states Briscoe.

Produced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team

#Utah #Community #General Interest #Government

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