Cape Coral Fire Dept. warns of firework dangers on New Year's Eve

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The Cape Coral Fire Department held a demonstration Thursday about the dangers of fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations.

WINK News reporter Nicole Valdes explains why certain kind of fireworks, like bottle rockets, are banned.

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