Have a happy, safe and legal Fourth of July

Ten states, including Florida this year, ban all consumer fireworks

ATLANTA (CNN) -- If your Fourth of July celebration plans include setting off some big bangs, it's best to check with local authorities first. As a result of rampant wildfires, the state of Florida decided this year to ban the use of all "consumer fireworks" -- everything from firecrackers and fountains to Roman candles and skyrockets. Here's a look at what's legal -- and what's not -- in each state.

States in green allow you to set off consumer fireworks; states in red ban all consumer fireworks		States in blue allow sparklers and novelty items only; Hawaii and Nevada, in orange, have no laws on fireworks
If you're not sure if fireworks are legal in your state, check with your fire department

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