Drought isn’t only affecting farmer’s growing season and residents’ gardens and lawns, but now, it could put a wrench in the annual Fourth of July fireworks display in Kewanee.
Effective immediately, Kewanee Fire Chief Stephen Welgat has announced he is instituting a ban on all open burning and fireworks use in Kewanee. This ban includes all types of burning and all types of fireworks.
The decision on whether to allow a professional display won’t be made until Tuesday, June 27. The decision will then be announced, according to a press release issued by the City.
The Kewanee Fireworks display is set for Tuesday, July 4 at Northeast Park. The Kewanee Chamber of Commerce has been actively raising the roughly $14,000 needed for the professional pyrotechnics by J & M Display.
The Kewanee Voice will provide more information as it becomes available.
