A bill that would legalize fireworks in the state of Iowa has passed through the Senate and is now on its way to the state House of Representatives.

The bill would allow Iowa residents to legally purchase firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles and other consumer fireworks. Chief Jim Mitchell with Knoxville Fire and Rescue tells KNIA/KRLS News he expects to see more fires, and more injuries and knows his job is going to get tougher. If the bill were to be passed into law, fireworks would be restricted to June 24th through July 6th and December 24th to January 3rd.