Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?)

Jul 3, '16, 10:01 am

Dwyer Regular Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 1,361 Religion: Byzantine Catholic

Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) Quote: Some communities in the metro Detroit area have banned fireworks and open burning due to the dry conditions. Less rainfall has caused vegetation to be drier and pose fire risk. There is no statewide ban on fireworks. Although it was discussed, they have not taken any action on it at this time. http://www.wxyz.com/news/communties-...orks-this-year I'm not into lighting off fireworks but I think this is kind of ridiculous; with the correct supervision, it seems to be an activity most children and teenagers enjoy. I cannot remember any fireworks bans in the past even though we've had droughts before and much higher temperatures; the grass doesn't looks pretty good where I am. It's only a high temperature of 80 F and 81 F tomorrow and it rained the other night. Anyone else experiencing this sort of fireworks ban in your community? "I am apt to believe that the Independence Day will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival," he wrote. "It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shews, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." --John Adams (1735 – July 4, 1826) Quote: The day after Congress voted to declare independence, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, declaring that “the Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epoch, in the History of America”: http://www.aei.org/spotlight/the-fourth-of-july/ __________________ "It's a free country; you can say whatever you want." --Old American Saying (U.S. Postal Service stamp-- from 1977 Americana series which extols freedom of speech and features a Speaker's Stand decorated with an American Flag shield.) Last edited by Dwyer; Jul 3, '16 at 10:12 am.

#2   Jul 3, '16, 10:14 am

Brendan Forum Elder Join Date: May 19, 2004 Posts: 16,136 Religion: Catholic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) I'm in Metro Detroit, and I really don't see a problem with it. I'd rather not have the Fire Fighters spend their holiday weekend putting out grass fires. There are several municipal fireworks still going on, and my family and I are planning on attending one of those. Quote: It's only a high temperature of 80 F and 81 F tomorrow and it rained the other night. Only in some areas. My area did get some rain, none at my parent's house. __________________ Brendan ________________________________________ _______

#3   Jul 3, '16, 10:25 am

Strydersroom Banned Join Date: June 27, 2016 Posts: 504 Religion: agnostic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) We have bans every year out west in every state and it's common sense. Dry windy conditions and exploding fire rockets.....What could go wrong?

#4   Jul 3, '16, 10:25 am

Dwyer Regular Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Posts: 1,361 Religion: Byzantine Catholic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) I don't think the weather or grass conditions out there are really that bad, especially compared to some summers in the past. I can't remember this sort of ban on fireworks in Michigan due to weather ever, and the weather and conditions were probably a lot worst. __________________ "It's a free country; you can say whatever you want." --Old American Saying (U.S. Postal Service stamp-- from 1977 Americana series which extols freedom of speech and features a Speaker's Stand decorated with an American Flag shield.)

#5   Jul 3, '16, 11:52 am

Tarpeian Rock Regular Member Join Date: July 17, 2010 Posts: 4,575 Religion: Catholic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) In my state there is a total permanent ban on personal fireworks. Even sparklers are outlawed. I think we're one of only two states with a total ban.

#6   Jul 3, '16, 1:12 pm

Rhubarb Regular Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Posts: 1,812 Religion: Agnostic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) I would support a total ban in California. This whole state is a tinderbox ready to go up. We've had just enough rain last season to make the underbrush thick and dangerous now that it's all dry. But that's just because of the climate. I don't see why they should be illegal in areas that aren't a precarious powder keg.

#7   Jul 3, '16, 3:54 pm

powerofk Regular Member Join Date: May 22, 2013 Posts: 1,806 Religion: Catholic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) New Mexico allows fireworks to be banned due to weather, but it has to be determined about 3 weeks - a month ahead of time. To me, this is ridiculous, because the weather can't be predicted well that far in advance. And it has to be done by the state - local areas have tried to ban fireworks in the past, but were overturned by the courts. Seriously, our legislature is bought and paid for by the fireworks lobby.

#8   Jul 3, '16, 6:36 pm

mikekle Veteran Member Join Date: August 3, 2012 Posts: 10,461 Religion: raised catholic

Re: Metro Detroit communities ban fireworks and burning because of hot, dry weather (?) They are actually banned her this year too, they claim its due to dry conditions, but just this morning, it rained steadily for hours, so I think this is just govt being way too overly cautious. I hear and see numerous people right now setting them off , all over actually, but I dont see cop cars racing around to enforce it, or hear or many calls in to complain about others breaking this law, so..?