The City of Grand Rapids has issued a fire warning due to the extreme dry weather conditions. The sunny, dry weather over the past week continues into the seven-day forecast. It’s cause for concern entering into the Fourth of July Weekend when many residents will strike a match and light off fireworks. In a news release “the Grand Rapids Fire Department is advising residents to use caution when lighting consumer fireworks and respect sources of ignition.” Off great concern is where the fireworks land that can cause grass and brushfires. As a reminder, the city will enforce its fireworks ordinance which “allows for consumer fireworks to be used only: the day of, day before, and day after National Holidays. Fireworks shall not be used after midnight or before eight o’clock a.m. State Law prohibits the use of Fireworks on public lands. This includes public streets and parks. Violators are subject to prosecution. If an emergency should arise, you are encouraged to call 911 for Fire or Police related incidents.” Patrick Center, WGVU News.