Fireworks, Metro crowds and drunk drivers: Staying safe on July 4 [Video]

WASHINGTON — Whether you are enjoying a few beers with your friends at a cookout or visiting the National Mall for fireworks, there are several safety precautions D.C. officials are urging people to keep in mind this Independence Day. 

On Tuesday, the Bowser Administration shared the latest updates regarding the District preparations for Fourth of July celebrations. WUSA9 has compiled their suggestions, as well as a few others, to help keep you and your pets safe. 

Firework Safety

When you think of the Fourth of July, you think of fireworks.

And while the bright lights may be pretty to look at, many are also illegal in the District. Not only are they illegal, they can also be incredibly dangerous. Earlier this week, 76 people were displaced after a fire left two apartment buildings uninhabitable. That fire was reportedly started by children playing with …