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soak and separate
Coverage of soak and separate in the Nexus archive.
- Think your fireworks are out? Fire officials say they can still start a fire if you don’t do this method
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department warns that improperly disposed fireworks can cause dumpster or structure fires. They recommend a 'soak and separate' method to cool fireworks before disposal and caution against sparklers, which can cause injuries and reach temperatures hot enough to melt glass.