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 Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025