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Office of State Fire Marshal

Coverage of Office of State Fire Marshal in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 29 · 14:17 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 21:36 UTC
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissionorganization1MONROE, La.place1Independence Daytopic1sparklerstopic1fireworks standstopic115 to 24 (age group)topic1North Carolina Fire Marshalorganization14th of Julytopic1drought conditionstopic1Charlotte Symphonyorganization1Uptown’s Fourth of July celebrationsplace1fire safety guidelinestopic1
Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJun 30 · 21:36 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    Fire Marshal encourages safe fireworks celebrations ahead of Independence Day

    The Office of State Fire Marshal urges residents to prioritize safety during fireworks celebrations ahead of Independence Day, citing 2025 data showing 15 deaths and 13,000 injuries linked to fireworks. Sparklers, which can reach over 2,000 degrees, accounted for 1,300 injuries, with injuries most common among those aged 15 to 24. The office recommends using fireworks in open areas, avoiding homemade or illegal fireworks, and following label instructions to prevent accidents.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 14:17 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Drought conditions prompt fire safety concerns for 4th of July

    The North Carolina Fire Marshal has raised fire safety concerns for 4th of July celebrations due to drought conditions. Officials recommend attending professional fireworks displays and following local safety guidelines to prevent fires and injuries.