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: Post navigation Previous: DEQ to hold 5 pipeline water quality hearings across stateNext: Watch your pets when the fireworks start Related Stories 1 min read One organization looking for a clean energy boost when Spanberger becomes Governor Gene Marrano November 25, 2025 0 2 min read Illegal Immigrant from Honduras Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison during Roanoke court hearing Clark Palmer November 24, 2025 0 1 min read ODU football coach Ricky Rahne rejects ‘rumors’ he is joining James Franklin at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer November 24, 2025 0