Medical Lake asks residents to be safe on July 4

The city of Medical Lake is reminding residents to be safe this Fourth of July holiday.

Medical Lake is one of the few cities in Spokane County that currently allows fireworks to be set off on private property within city limits.

The city has already approved two fireworks stands this year. J&M LLC., has a stand already set up on the corner of North Lefevre Street, where the Ball and Dodd Funeral Home used to be, while TNT Fireworks will be located in the Denny’s Harvest Foods parking lot.

Medical Lake Fire Chief Jason Mayfield noted there is more moisture in the air this year than last. Altho...