OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The City of Oklahoma City is asking residents to report illegal fireworks to the city’s fireworks hotline and keep 911 lines open for life-threatening emergencies during the Fourth of July holiday.
The city said residents should call 911 only if someone is injured by a firework or if fireworks start a fire.
“Complaints about fireworks overload 911 phone lines and can keep people experiencing an emergency from quickly connecting with a dispatcher,” Chief Kelly said…