New regulations on fireworks may change the way people celebrate the Fourth of July and other holidays.
The city of Phoenix recently approved restricting fireworks within 1 mile of places like desert parks and preserve areas.
Councilmember Kesha Hodge Washington says the change addresses the concerns of residents.
“We consistently hear these concerns, including the fire safety risk in some of our drier climate’s times of year — the impact on families, pets, veterans and just the broader quality of life in residential communities," she said.
The city will also be expanding enforcement tools like seizing and disposing of illegal fireworks.
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