Safety expert urges residents to use caution when dealing with fireworks during Fourth of July. Clark Palmer July 3, 2017 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: DEQ to hold 5 pipeline water quality hearings across stateNext: Watch your pets when the fireworks start Related Stories 1 min read Funding cuts worries CEO for local food bank Gene Marrano March 31, 2025 1 min read The Virginia Poverty Law Center says beware of FinTech loans Denise Membreno March 31, 2025 2 min read Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000 dead, aid urgently needed Ian Price March 28, 2025