Great Bend has tradition as huge fireworks town

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	Great Bend has tradition as huge fireworks town

Most years in Great Bend, Fourth of July firecrackers start popping early in the morning, and can be heard nonstop from 10 a.m. to midnight, when they are “legal” under city ordinance. But while many people enjoy the fireworks, city firefighters have always approached the holiday with concern for safety. In 2011, the Great Bend Fire Department responded to 26 fire calls on the Fourth of July, Chief Mike Napolitano said. A $20,000 car with ...

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