EDITORIAL: Safety Comes 2nd: State Steadfast in Its Protection of Fireworks Industry and Tradition
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By The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Sep. 15--It is tempting to hurl rhetorical firebombs at a political system that fails to protect homeowners from fireworks damage just because they live in unincorporated areas. And to scorch the S.C.
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By Troy Graham, The Philadelphia Inquirer  Feb. 7--Vincent J. Fumo wasn't the only out-of-state homeowner who didn't want a sand dune blocking the ocean view from his house in Margate, N.J.
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By Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.  Sep. 14--ALBRIGHT -- After more than a century and a half, the Virginia Iron Furnace still stands as sturdy as the pyramids of Eygpt, marred only by the red paint of vandals who felt inspired to add their names to its history.
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By Jessica Klipa, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Mar. 3--MANATEE -- On the same day that the state issued a heightened wildfire awareness alert, a controlled burn got out of hand in Parrish during a land clearing operation off Mendoza Road.
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PULLMAN, Wash. -- Washington State officials hope to avoid a repeat of 2002&#39;s post-Apple Cup melee by having more police on site and stressing good sportsmanship at the game Saturday.
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By DAN MCKAY Journal Staff Writer  State inspectors have discovered electrical hazards and serious safety problems at the RV campground near Balloon Fiesta Park.   They launched the investigation last year after a city worker died at the park -- perhaps of asphyxiation.
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By Scott Streater, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Feb.
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PROVO -- Memorial Day visitors to areas in the Uinta National Forest should be aware of the following tips to enjoy a safe holiday weekend.  Fire restrictions are not in force, but visitors are asked to use caution when building campfires.
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By Bryon Okada, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Sep. 15--DALLAS -- In a significant step toward developing a statewide system, law enforcement and government first responders in Dallas now have the ability to communicate via voice, video and data in the event of a catastrophic event.
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UNNAO, India -- Early in September, a lawmaker here celebrated his 41st birthday with a packed poolside party of dancing, drunken, gun-wielding guests at a highway resort called Fantasy motel. As the party moved into full swing around midnight, people began firing into the air in delirious joy.
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When you light your sparklers and paper volcanoes this Fourth of July, you can be almost certain they were made in China. But unlike some brands of seafood, toys, tires or toothpaste, these Chinese products shouldn't be cause for alarm.
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BEIJING -- An explosion at a fireworks factory yesterday in northern China killed 25 and injured nine, officials said. Most of the victims at the Xiangliu firecracker factory in Shanxi province were young women, the official Xinhua News Agency said. The cause of the explosion was under investigation, Xinhua said, and authorities were looking for the owner of the factory, ...
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A million revelers cheered fireworks in Sydney, Australia - one of the first cities to celebrate the New Year. via News Observer
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By Mike Ekey, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Sep. 16--Residents want protection from unwanted development. City Hall wants options that will keep growth alive.   But both sides recognized the importance of maintaining high standards in the Cedar Creek neighborhood.
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Pioneering junior wardens have been paying a visit to their local fire station to learn some vital fire safety messages.   Thirty two primary school children have volunteered to be neighbourhood watch wardens to help combat crimes, including arson and nuisance fires, in Newtown in Stockton.
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By John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Feb.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark  - Some of the more than 2,000 people evacuated after fire engulfed a Danish fireworks factory and set off a series of powerful explosions were allowed to return home Friday.