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Robin Sandoval: It’s too dry for neighborhood fireworks

With the awful drought, dry lawns and fields, I sure hope the city of Modesto and Stanislaus County will ban fireworks this year. I can just imagine what would happen if they don’t. Our awesome fire department would be way too busy fighting unnecessary fires. Please, stay safe this 4th of July.

Robin Sandoval, Modesto

This story was originally published June 18, 2015 at 10:52 AM with the headline "Robin Sandoval: It’s too dry for neighborhood fireworks."

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