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Sterling Heights residents hit with $22K in fireworks fines over Fourth of July weekend
By Lauren Kostiuk, Joel Deaner at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Sterling Heights residents racked up more than $22,000 in fines over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for illegal firework use, and city leaders say state law is tying their hands when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.Violations pile upThe city issued 38 fireworks violations over the holi...
Key takeaway Violations pile upThe city issued 38 fireworks violations over the holiday weekend, citing residents for shooting off fireworks on the wrong dates, after approved hours, or while intoxicated.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Sterling Heights residents racked up more than $22,000 in fines over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for illegal firework use, and city leaders say state law is tying their hands when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.Violations pile upThe city issued 38 fireworks violations over the holi...
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