Fargo Fire Department urges people not to use fireworks

Fargo, North Dakota – Fire department warns Fargo residents not to use fireworks.

Fireworks are banned to be used within the city. They have already caused serious injuries to several people and extensive damage.

For the 4^th of July weekend, Fargo Fire Department responded to multiple reports including one where a firework blew of two fingers of a person.

Nine structure fires, three dumpster fires, a wood chip fire and two grass fires were caused by fireworks over the weekend.

Again, authorities remind us that it is illegal to shoot off fireworks within the city