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With D4 Exceptional Drought conditions already declared for the Kohala coast and potentially in Kau, the Hawaii Fire Department has issued a request for anyone planning to use fireworks on the 4th of July to use extreme caution.
More specifically, the Fire Department is asking Big Island residents to opt for attending a scheduled public display and avoiding consumer fireworks altogether.
The risk of brush fires is especially high in South Kohala. Unnecessary fires put property at risk and result in high costs to taxpayers.
Three public events are scheduled around the Big Island for Sunday, July 4th
Hilo Bay Blast – Activities begin with the “Hot Rides Expo” at 10 am. The Hawaii County Band will perform its 4th of July concert in the Bandstand at 7 pm. The concert is performed in synchronized coordination with the Lehua Jaycees Fireworks Exhibition, which begins at about 8 pm.
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade and Fireworks - Parade begins at 5:30 pm, Grand Marshal is Senator Daniel K. Inouye. There are 65 entries in the parade, including Mayor Billy Kenoi, community groups and military and veterans units. Fireworks, provided by Hawaii Pyrotechnics and Explosives, will begin around 8:30 pm over Kailua Bay.
4th of July Extravaganza at Waikoloa Bowl/Queens’ MarketPlace – The Waikoloa events begin at 10 am with a Keiki Zoo Choo Train Ride. Other events include face-painting and the 19th Annual Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race “Boot Scootin & Boogie” at the King’s Shops. Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats play at the Waikoloa Bowl at 6 pm and the fireworks begin at 8 pm, set to music by the band.
Our Clark Realty ohana wishes everyone a safe and Happy July 4th!
In today’s West Hawaii Today:
Burn Notice: Officials Warn of Dangers Associated with Fireworks Use
“I’m making a personal plea to the public to avoid fireworks use, if at all possible,” said Hawaii County Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira. “I’d rather people take advantage of the public displays being put on and not buy fireworks themselves. If you are, just be mindful that it is very dry, especially on the south side of the island.”
Link to full article: http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2010/07/02/local/local06.txt