Pop, bang and sparkle. These are the sights and sounds playing out in the night sky on the Fourth of July. The Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds us to celebrate responsibly. Before buying fireworks, acting OSFM Chief Daniel Berlant said to make sure they are permitted where you live. Fireworks purchased out-of-state are illegal without a license. Berlant said more than 25-million dollars in property was lost in 2022, and preventing fires and injury begins with you. You can find important firework safety tips at ReadyForWildfire.org.