July 1, 2009 12:00 AM
Local stands get fired up
Fireworks sales begin today in Manhattan
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| Staff photo by Michael Schweitzer. Marilyn Dean, of Yates Center, puts out price tags at her Wholesale Fireworks stand Tuesday morning in the parking lot of the Manhattan Town Center. Fireworks went on sale at noon Wednesday in Manhattan. |
The tents are up, the goods are on display and fireworks are now on sale within the Manhattan city limits.
Inspectors with the city fire department inspected all 19 stands before vendors could begin selling fireworks at noon.
Ryan Almes, Manhattan fire marshal, said most of the stands were prepared when the inspectors arrived, and operators were waiting to get their permits to begin selling.