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Cities with Fourth of July fireworks shows are taking unusual steps to prevent fires.

In Shaker Heights, they have been trying to keep the launching pad for Wednesday night’s show green by pouring more than 30,000 gallons of water a day on the grassy area.

“It is well worth the effort and expense,” says Shaker Heights Fire Chief Kevin Jacobs, who tells WKYC the extra watering has been going on since last Friday.

Shaker has a limited launching area for its display, right alongside Shaker Boulevard, just off the jogging path.

The difference between the watered grass and bushes and the brown, withered vegetation was readily apparent. The hope is that any stray sparks or fireworks debris which hit the green zone will have little chance of starting a fire.

Shaker Heights officials will meet with experts from American Fireworks on Tuesday to decide whether conditions will allow them to go through with the Fourth of July celebration. It is expected that sufficient precautions are being taken.

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article courtesy of Wkyc.com

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