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Hartford Police Seize Illegal Fireworks
Police are asking people to be respectful of their neighbors and pets.
HARTFORD, CT — Police reported that they made another firework seizure recently.
Illegal fireworks have been a problem across the state and country in recent weeks.
While some fireworks are legal in Connecticut, there are restrictions on use due to safety issues.
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In 2010, there were three reported deaths and an estimated 8,600 hospital-treated-injuries related to fireworks in the United States, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Hartford police have a firework complain line at 860-757-0000 or text 860-294-8233.
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Another firework seizure. PLEASE be respectful to your neighbors and their pets! Firework complaint line at 860-757-0000 or text us at 860-294-8233. pic.twitter.com/ZrvUKXsXpz
— Hartford Police CT (@HartfordPolice) June 25, 2020
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