Firefighters work to prevent 'people getting hurt' from fireworks, extreme heat

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Fourth of July can be a busy day for fire crews, especially when a heat wave is in the forecast in the greater Portland metro area and the surrounding region.

That's why Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is sharing safety tips so people can enjoy the long holiday weekend without getting hurt or worse.

"There's always a higher incidence of people getting hurt or injured and these situations. Always with fireworks, our number of fires go up pretty...