The Hannibal Fire Department is reminding people to be careful when lighting fireworks.

Not only can fireworks cause great bodily harm, but they can also easily set a fire.

Current conditions are very dry in the Tri-States and any spark could start a brush fire and wind would only make the situation worse.

Firefighters also want to remind people to stay hydrated because heat exhaustion and stroke can set in quickly in the elevated temperatures currently going on.