Safety expert urges residents to use caution when dealing with fireworks during Fourth of July. Clark Palmer July 3, 2017 1 minute read As the Fourth of July approaches, a Virginia Tech Professor is stressing the importance of fire-works safety. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: DEQ to hold 5 pipeline water quality hearings across stateNext: Watch your pets when the fireworks start Related Stories The Salem RidgeYaks – formerly the Red Sox – open up the 2026 Carolina League season tonight Gene Marrano April 2, 2026 0 Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0