What's July fourth without some fireworks to celebrate the day but local fire officials are making sure everyone has a safe independence day.

The consumer product safety commission says last year four people were killed using fireworks, with more than nine thousand injured.

Fire experts say even something as simple as sparklers can become hotter than one-thousand degrees.

They say sparklers have been known to cause burns and even catch clothing on fire if not careful.

"Make sure the fireworks you're using are legal for the state. All fireworks should be used under the supervision of an adults. Never throw fireworks in the direction of any other person. Keep control of them if you are using them," explains Marietta Fire Department's Captain Jack Hansis.

For an in depth look at fireworks law in each state visit: http://www.americanpyro.com/State%20Laws%20%28main%29/statelaws.html

The following basic laws were found at: http://www.usfireworks.biz/legal/legal.htm

"Based on the information available to US Fireworks at the time this data was compiled, the following legal requirements are in effect for the
State of West Virginia."

Bottle Rockets: With Local Approval
Sky Rockets: With Local Approval
Roman Candles: With Local Approval
Firecrackers: With Local Approval
Sparklers: Legally Allowed
Smoke and Punk: Legally Allowed
Fountains: Legally Allowed
Missiles: With Local Approval
Novelties: Legally Allowed
Crackle and Strobe: Legally Allowed
Parachutes: With Local Approval
Wheels and Spinners: Legally Allowed
Sky Flyers: With Local Approval
Display Shells: With Local Approval
Aerial Items (Cakes): With Local Approval

"Based on the information available to US Fireworks at the time this data was compiled, the following legal requirements are in effect for the
State of Ohio."

Bottle Rockets: With Local Approval
Sky Rockets: With Local Approval
Roman Candles: With Local Approval
Firecrackers: With Local Approval
Sparklers: Legally Allowed
Smoke and Punk: With Local Approval
Fountains: With Local Approval
Missiles: With Local Approval
Novelties: Legally Allowed
Crackle and Strobe: With Local Approval
Parachutes: With Local Approval
Wheels and Spinners: With Local Approval
Sky Flyers: With Local Approval
Display Shells: With Local Approval
Aerial Items (Cakes): With Local Approval

NOTE: Novelty Items and Gold Sparklers are legal without permit.