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As local residents look forward to celebrating the nation’s freedom with a fun and festive Fourth of July weekend, law enforcement and health officials anticipate that fireworks will be a part of many holiday festivities.

Subsequently, they have issued reminders about laws and safety precautions regarding the use of fireworks.

Capt. David Smith, of the El Dorado Police Department, reiterated information that appeared Wednesday in the News-Times about the El Dorado city ordinance that regulates the use and sale of fireworks.

“The thing about fire...