With drought conditions ongoing across the Midland Empire heading into Independence Day, residents are being urged to be cautious with fireworks.&nbsp;

Most of the Midland Empire is seeing moderate to severe drought, with others abnormally dry. &nbsp;

Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says drought conditions are causing many across the state to question if they should rethink those holiday fireworks. &nbsp;

"Commissioners and officials of that nature trying to make a educated decision as to what to do to safeguard against life and property being destroyed or hurt," Bean tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;

Bean says before you light those fireworks, you should practice common sense and keep an eye on the weather conditions. &nbsp;

"Listen to the weather or the weather service et cetera and use that technology and information to make a good decision on that," Bean explains. &nbsp;

Much of this area is experiencing moderate to severe drought with the central part of Missouri experiencing extreme drought.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;With drought conditions ongoing across the Midland Empire heading into Independence Day, residents are being urged to be cautious with fireworks.&nbsp;Most of the Midland Empire is seeing moderate to severe drought, with others abnormally dry. &nbsp;Missouri State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says drought conditions are causing many across the state to question if they should rethink those holiday fireworks. &nbsp;"Commissioners and officials of that nature trying to make a educated decision as to what to do to safeguard against life and property being destroyed or hurt," Bean tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.&nbsp;Bean says before you light those fireworks, you should practice common sense and keep an eye on the weather conditions. &nbsp;"Listen to the weather or the weather service et cetera and use that technology and information to make a good decision on that," Bean explains. &nbsp;Much of this area is experiencing moderate to severe drought with the central part of Missouri experiencing extreme drought.&nbsp;

Be careful with those fireworks this Independence Day as drought worsens