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Sterling Heights pushes for local control over fireworks as complaints near 1,300 since 2020
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Evan Sery , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city has received a significant number of complaints related to fireworks, with nearly 1,300 calls for service since 2020.
Sterling Heights is seeking more control over consumer fireworks at the local level. The city has received a significant number of complaints related to fireworks, with nearly 1,300 calls for service since 2020. The issue has prompted city officials to push for change.
Assistant City Manager Dale Dwojakowski is involved in the effort, although details of the proposed changes are not specified here. For more information on Sterling Heights' push for local control over fireworks, readers can refer to the full report, which includes a video by Evan Sery.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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