Missouri cities say no to fireworks amid dry conditions

Thursday, June 28, 2012 | 3:49 p.m. CDT; updated 6:32 p.m. CDT, Monday, July 2, 2012

CAPE GIRARDEAU — As soaring temperatures scorch Missouri, some communities are canceling their Fourth of July fireworks displays or telling residents not to shoot off their personal stashes of bottle rockets and Roman candles.

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