Winnipeg police are warning the public about a lost box of fireworks that can be hazardous to those that don't know how to use them.

The box was lost in the area of Prairie Grove Road and Sioux Road at about 4:15 p.m. on Sunday.

These fireworks are of professional grade quality and may be dangerous to someone who is untrained and attempts to ignite them, police said.

If anyone has seen or finds the box of fireworks they are asked to call police immediately at 204-986-6222.