Nation’s leading firework distributor encourages safe celebrations
Tallahassee, Fla. (June 23, 2011) – As Floridians plan their patriotic celebrations this summer, experts urge consumers to consider safety this Independence Day.

“Fireworks, sparklers and novelties are integral to any Fourth of July celebration, and Americans enjoy the tradition of lighting them to make the festivities brighter,” says Tommy Glasgow, president of TNT® Fireworks East. TNT Fireworks is the largest distributor of consumer fireworks and sparklers in the United States and has been in the business for more than 50 years. “As Floridians light up the night this Independence Day, TNT encourages safety for a safe and sane Fourth of July.”

Nationally, fireworks consumption increased 635 percent between 1976 and 2008[1] (file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/rclarke/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/2SDRLPHJ/FL%20Safety%20and%20Statistics%20Release%20Final%20(3).docx#_ftn1) (29.0...