State vows to eradicate illegal fireworks

HONOLULU (Island News) — Popping fireworks is a deeply-rooted tradition beloved by generations in Hawaii.

But the state’s hoping to change that with fines and criminal penalties including jail time to prevent another major disaster.

“It’s not gonna change, not gonna deter anybody,” said Jack Kaauwai Jr. “It’s tradition for a lot of families.”…

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