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When it comes to fireworks, one person’s celebration is another person’s headache.
Proponents of the use of personal fireworks say they are a fun, American tradition that should continue, while opponents argue that their neighbors often use illegal fireworks and violate restrictions.
This past Fourth of July holiday, fireworks were more than just a headache for Camas resident Sue Lanz. On July 5, she discovered the horse that had lived on her Northwest 38th Avenue property for 16 years suffered a broken leg.
Lanz believes the injury may have taken place when the horse was startled by fireworks that she described as sounding like “artillery shell explosions.”
After being seen by a veterinarian, it was decided that her 20-year-old retired thoroughbred mare “Misshollygolightly” would need to be put down.
“I think fireworks are a beautiful, wonderful tradition in our country,” Lanz said. “I just think it’s gotten out of hand. Parents don’t monitor their children. The minute they go on sale, you’ll hear them. It’s not a good thing anymore.”