NC State Fire Marshal Urges North Carolinians to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals This Fourth of July

North Carolina -- June 26, 2026: As communities across North Carolina prepare to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary, state officials are reminding residents that fireworks can quickly turn a celebration into an emergency.North Carolina State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor is encouraging families to enjoy one of the many professionally managed fireworks displays being held across the state instead of using consumer fireworks at home.The warning comes as portions of North Caroli