7月4日全国因烟火处置不当而举行庆祝活动。 Fire incidents mar Fourth of July celebrations nationwide due to improper disposal of fireworks.

7月4日的几场庆祝活动在美国各地都目睹了由于烟火处置不当而引发的火灾事件。 Several Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. saw fire incidents due to improper disposal of fireworks. 当局警告说,废烟花在处置前应浸入水中,以防止火灾。 Authorities warn that used fireworks should be soaked in water before disposal to prevent fires. 在毛里县,一辆小卡车因处置不当的烟火而着火,而在路易斯安那州、宾夕法尼亚州、佛罗里达州和其他地方也发生了类似事件。 In Maury County, a pickup truck caught fire from improperly disposed fireworks, while similar incidents occurred in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Florida, and elsewhere. 消防官员建议在水中浸烟花至少15至40分钟,用塑料封住烟花,并安全处置烟花。 Fire officials advise soaking fireworks in water for at least 15-40 minutes, sealing them in plastic, and disposing of them safely. 他们还建议将未使用的烟花储存在冷、干、安全的地方。 They also recommend storing unused fireworks in cool, dry, and secure places.