Commissioner King: Practice caution this July 4th

ATLANTA — Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging residents to practice extreme caution this Fourth of July when celebrating with fireworks.

“Independence Day is a time of celebration and rejoicing in the founding of our country,” said King. “While it is a great time to get together with friends and family, it can also be dangerous if certain safety tips are not followed to avoid fires and severe injuries commonly associated with fireworks.”

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