Here are some good reasons to enjoy a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July (and, in some cases, 3rd of July), instead of buying and lighting off fireworks.

One, fireworks were responsible for two deaths, 277 injuries, and more than 150 fires and $320,000 in property loss in Washington in 2014, according to the State Fire Marshal.

Two, 66 of those 277 injuries were caused by devices which are illegal to own or possess in Washington State.

Three, eight sparkler bomb devices caused six multiple-trauma injuries, and also resulted in two fires. These devices are considered “improvised explosive devices,” which are illegal to manufacture and possess. Injuries as a result of one of these devices included metal puncture wounds, burns, tearing of the hands, and trauma to the face, chest and legs.

Four, since warm weather began, conditions are warmer and drier in Kitsap than they were last year.  “Moisture content in downed logs is 11 percent lower than it was at this time last year,” according to county Fire Marshal David Lynam. “We are as dry now as we usually are at the end of July.”

Five, there have, as of this writing, already been several brush fires and two, two-alarm fires in South Kitsap since warmer weather began.

Heat, dry conditions and fireworks don’t mix. Here’s what we recommend: Sit back, relax and enjoy a professional fireworks show that is sure to “wow” you more than any firecracker, bottle rocket or missile you would buy (which are illegal, by the way).

If you do buy fireworks, remember to follow instructions. Have water nearby. Put pets indoors. Only adults should light fireworks. Clean up fireworks debris. If you buy fireworks on Port Gamble S’Klallam or Suquamish land, those fireworks are legal on S’Klallam or Suquamish land. Again, follow instructions, and ask the vendor for locations of safe places to enjoy your fireworks.

Meanwhile, here’s a list of fireworks shows, from north to south. Have a memorable, and safe, Fourth of July.

July 3

• 10 p.m., Poulsbo 3rd of July Celebration, Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park (downtown waterfront). www.thirdofjuly.org.

July 4

• After dusk, Kingston 4th of July Celebration, Mike Wallace Park (next to the ferry landing). www.kingston4thofjuly.com.

• 10:15 p.m., 11th annual Old Mill Days Americana, Port Gamble. www.oldmilldays.com.

• Dusk, Bainbridge Island Grand Old 4th of July, 395 Winslow Way, E., Bainbridge Island. www.grandold4th.com.

• Dusk after the game, Kitsap Bluejackets 4th of July Game & Fireworks Display, Kitsap County Fairgrounds. www.bluejacketbaseball.com.

• 10:30 p.m., Fathoms O’ Fun annual Grand Fireworks Show, Sinclair Inlet, Port Orchard. www.fathomsofun.org.