SD State Law allows the discharge of fireworks between June 27th and July 10th, 2022.
Local conditions near Platte and surrounding area are actually more dry than one would imagine. We've had a couple of weeks of very warm and windy weather with little to no measurable precipitation. These conditions have rendered fine grass fuels very receptive to ignition. As you celebrate the upcoming Holiday please use extreme caution when igniting fireworks. You should at minimum have a garden hose or buckets of water or fire extinguishers close by. Try to find a an area clear of dense fine fuels to enjoy your fireworks.
Lets try to have a safe, enjoyable and un-eventful Holiday, free of wildfires and injuries.
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