On the Fourth of July, Oakdale will come alive with its annual Independence Day parade and fireworks show. It will include a full day of festive events happening throughout the city. Several fireworks retailers — including TNT Fireworks, Phantom Fireworks and Freedom Fireworks — has stands operating across Modesto through July 4.

Independence Day is once again around the corner, and there are plenty of firework shows going on across the state. The ones happening at home, though, can be a cause for concern.