Richland Fire & Emergency Services: "Please remember to be safe with your fireworks."

"As we phase into the 4th of July weekend, please remember to be safe with your fireworks, according to Richland Fire & Emergency Services. "It has been very hot in Richland the last few days and the natural cover is very dry. This builds to unsafe conditions for the public and our firefighters. Enjoy, have fun, and be safe!"

And here is an example of a safe toy:

Megatech Firefly Hand Launched Aircraft 12 Pack

Launch Megatech's Firefly to incredible heights with the included launcher. It spirals to earth thanks to its uniquely designed fins. The high intensity LED allows you to launch it day or night. With this feature you'll never lose sight of it during flight. Our 12 pack is just the thing to to add to any outside party or picnic. Or just keep the kids playing outside. Includes 12 Launchers and 12 Firefly Aircraft. LED lights allow you to launch day or night. Soars to incredible heights. Spirals back to earth with its uniquely designed fins. Conforms to all US Safety Standards ASTM F963 and HR4040.

• Includes 12 Launchers and 12 firefly aircraft
• LED lights allow you to launch day or night
• Soars to incredible heights
• Spirals back to earth with its uniquely designed fins
• Conforms to all US Safety Standards ASTM F963 and HR4040

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Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest (Travel Guide) [Kindle Edition]

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What and where is Richland Washington?

Richland is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbia Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 48,058. April 1, 2013, estimates from the Washington State Office of Financial Management put the city's population at 51,150. Along with the nearby cities of Pasco and Kennewick, Richland is one of the Tri-Cities, Washington, home to the Hanford nuclear site.

For centuries, the village of Chemna stood at the mouth of the current Yakima River. Today that village site is called Columbia Point. From this village the Wanapum, Yakama and Walla Walla Indians harvested the salmon runs entering the Yakima River. Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited the mouth of the Yakima River on October 17, 1805.

The City of Richland The City of Richland is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima Rivers in southeastern Washington, the city website states. Richland is a full-service city, with a fabulous quality of life, and is actively creating its future!

Richland offers an enviable combination of natural amenities and city services that contributes to the high quality of life our residents treasure. Our city staff is dedicated to providing and protecting that high quality of life.

 Richland provides police and fire protection, water, sewer, stormwater and garbage collection services as well as electric utilities, long- and short-range planning, parks and recreation programs, city street and public facility maintenance and library services. Richland City Council adopted a strategic plan in 2008 that identifies the “Seven Keys To Unlock Our Future.”