Dumpster fires increase due to improper firework disposal

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– This year's Fourth of July fireworks sparked more than just admiration from crowds.
On Thursday night, Fort Wayne Fire Department, FWFD, received an increase in calls pertaining to fires in dumpsters. Jonathan Flickinger, Assistant Chief of Community Risk Reduction, stated these incidents were due to improper disposal of fireworks.Flickinger said these dumpster fires are dangerous because they are often near buildings which could also catch fire and turn into a lar