News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
As the nation watches vast sections of Western forests engulfed in firestorms, fire professionals are urging caution in the use of legal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.
Fireworks are banned in National Forests and in most rural subdivisions around Sisters. Residents and visitors should check with their homeowners' associations before using any fireworks.
Fireworks are still legal in the City of Sisters, but Sisters Fire Chief Don Rowe warns users to be extremely careful in their use.
"Every year we get fires and injuries from fireworks --even the so-called safe ones," Rowe said.
Rowe recommends using fireworks only in non-combustible areas such as on concrete or on expansive lawns.
Keep a bucket on hand to douse hot materials and be extra careful lighting the fireworks.
Jim Cornelius is editor in chief of The Nugget and author of “Warriors of the Wildlands: True Tales of the Frontier Partisans.” A history buff, he explores frontier history across three centuries and several continents on his podcast, The Frontier Partisans. For more information visit www.frontierpartisans.com.
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