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Lakeville Fire Responded to 20 Incidents Last week

Fire department also offers some Fourth of July fireworks safety tips.

FIRE SAFETY TIP

Be careful with legal fireworks and be sure to read all instructions before setting them off. The Minnesota Fireworks laws did not change from last year. 

Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Never try to re-light a “dud” firework (wait 15-20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water). Always have water handy (a garden hose or bucket) in case of a malfunction or fire. 

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Only light legal fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves, and flammable materials. 

And remember, no fireworks, even those novelty items considered legal, can be used on public property. 

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FIRE REPORT

From June 11, 2012 to June 17, 2012 the responded to 20 calls for service including: 1 heavy equipment fire, 1 mutual aid to New Market for a structure fire, 3 medicals, 1 motor vehicle accident (no injuries), 2 gas leaks, 1 carbon monoxide incident, 5 good intents, and 6 false alarms. 

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