EP w9 shorey letter fireworks debris

LEFT BEHIND — Fuses, plastic tubes, and various metal, plastics and cardboard were left behind after Saturday’s Winter Carnival fireworks held at Highland Lake. (Photo by Steve Shorey)

 

To The Editor:

Fireworks can be highly toxic because the heavy metals (lead, barium, copper, strontium) that make the fireworks colorful are harmful to pets and wildlife. 

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