Legal but still dangerous; Ohio fire officials urge caution with fireworks over Fourth of July

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio safety officials are urging caution with fireworks this holiday weekend, citing a history of injuries, building damages and even deaths - even though a variety consumer fireworks are now legal to discharge across much of the state.

This marks the third year under a recent Ohio state law change that allows residents to possess and set off consumer fireworks like firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles on private property over the Fourth of July holiday.