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Warren police urge residents to take safety precautions with fireworks amid extreme heat
By Peter Maxwell at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Hot temperatures, dry conditions, and fireworks can be a dangerous combination, and Warren police are asking residents to celebrate safely this Fourth of July. Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Police urge residents to take precautions with fireworks amid extreme heatWarren Police Lt. John Gaje...
Key takeaway John Gajewski said the department's priority is keeping people safe, not issuing citations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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