Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks

Wildfire danger is high in the county and Socorro County Fire Marshal Fred Hollis urges residents to use adequate precautions when lighting fireworks in the next couple of weeks.

In a special meeting Hollis called at the County Annex building Tuesday, city, state and federal agencies discussed fireworks and the increased danger of wildfires.

Cindy Wolfe of the Cibola National Forest's Ranger Station in Magdalena said it's important for the public to keep fireworks safety in mind.

"It is very dry now, and according to the weather service the monsoons will be late this season," Wolfe said. "In Magdalena we're already hearing fireworks going off, and everyone needs to be aware of the danger of incendiary devices landing in fields and setting off a grass fire."