Sunday, February 17, 2013
Residents reported hearing three loud booms around 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks in Geary Park were the cause of three loud booms heard around town on Sunday night, Ferndale Police confirmed via Twitter. A resident posted on Ferndale Patch's Facebook page about the noises, which occurred around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Many readers responded saying they also heard the booms. Ferndale Police posted this on their Twitter page: "A resident in the area of Geary Park reports seeing subjects ignite large, extremely loud fireworks in the park. No hazard." Ferndale Police note in a subsequent tweet that fireworks are legal Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of the Presidents' Day holiday on Monday. Under the state's new fireworks law, residents can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day …
Monday, December 31, 2012
The start of the new year is among the 10 national holidays on which the state permits fireworks use.
This New Year's Day may be one of the noisiest on record for Michigan, thanks to revisions in state fireworks laws approved in 2012. The start of the new year is included on the list of national holidays for which the use of these colorful explosives is permitted by state law. Under Michigan's controversial fireworks law, citizens can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day after a national holiday, including New Year's Day. The list of approved fireworks now includes "projectiles," such as bottle rockets and Roman Candles. The 10 national holidays recognized by the law include: Many state residents and city leaders—including in Ferndale—have expressed frustration with the Fireworks Safety Act of 2011. …
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Fireworks can be used the day before, day of and day after a national holiday. Do you agree?
While Labor Day may not be considered a "fireworks holiday" by everyone, it is one of 10 national holidays on which the use of these colorful explosives is permitted by Michigan law. Under the state's controversial new fireworks law, residents can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day after a national holiday. Although some residents throughout the area have asked legislators to repeal the Fireworks Safety Act of 2011, which was designed to increase revenue to the state and encourage citizens to buy consumer fireworks in Michigan rather than in neighboring states, the law has been neither revised nor repealed to date. Lawmakers have, however, started to review the law that removed the state ban on …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
West Bloomfield man leading petition effort, saying the danger is not worth the additional revenue.
Thousands in Michigan this summer are still making noise about the additional noise as a result to easier access to fireworks. West Bloomfield resident Brad Lang is among them and is soliciting support from residents across the state to repeal the Fireworks Safety Act of 2011, which was designed to increase revenue to the state and encourage citizens to buy consumer fireworks in Michigan rather than in neighboring states. "The result has been a drastic increase in the amount and violence of private fireworks displays all over the state of Michigan, thereby endangering people, pets and property. It is not worth the additional revenue," Lang wrote in a letter to members of the Michigan civic action group, MoveOn, adding that is why he …
Friday, July 6, 2012
"Had we still been dry I think we would've had multiple fires," Fire Marshal Brian Batten said of July 4. "Nothing stayed in anybody's yard."
There were no fireworks-related blazes in the city of Ferndale on July 4, and Ferndale Fire Marshal Brian Batten says the wet weather might be to thank. Though the rain and thunderstorms didn't seem to stop residents from using fireworks, the moisture may have prevented some fires, he said. "Had we still been dry I think we would've had multiple fires. Nothing stayed in anybody's yard," Batten said, noting that he observed some residents near the fire station letting off multiple fireworks that left the resident's yard and went "clear across the street." This was a concern for fire department officials leading up to the holiday, as a new state law allows larger fireworks to be sold and used in the state. "The wet weather kind of helped …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Everywhere in southeast Michigan Wednesday night, fireworks, smoke and lots of pops and booms filled the air. Folks were amused and/or annoyed with the results of the new law. What did you think?
State law now allows more types of fireworks to be sold and ignited in Michigan had people reacting Wednesday night. There were far more pops and booms and sparks in the air far and wide across southeast Michigan. Some were thrilled with the spectacle. Others were miffed with the noise and smoke. What did you think? Tell us in comments or in the poll.
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Flash! Bang! Screech! Boom! If you haven't been in bed early every night this past week with earplugs on, you're likely familiar with the new sounds of Independence Day. As part of a new state law that allows consumers to buy airborne fireworks without leaving Michigan, municipalities cannot regulate fireworks use on federal holidays – such as July 4 – or the day right before and after. Legislators passed the change to generate sales tax revenue and registration fees. Ferndale City Council then passed an ordinance that prohibits the use of fireworks except on the days already allowed by the state law. "Now people can shoot much bigger ones than Michigan ever allowed to be sold," said Ferndale Fire Chief Kevin Sullivan. That's a big fire …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Fireworks can be very dangerous if not handled properly. Here are a few tips to help keep you safe.
When used as directed, fireworks can help make special occasions like the Fourth of July fun and memorable. If used improperly, however, they can cause serious burns, fires, traumatic amputations and even death. Who's most at risk for injury from fireworks? According to the National Fire Protection Association, it's kids ages 5-14. "Each Fourth of July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks," the organization's website reads. Children should never handle fireworks - including sparklers. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals and cause third degree burns. The American Pyrotechnics …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Residents can legally use fireworks July 3-5, but even small fireworks carry serious risks, fire officials say.
The nightly sound of fireworks whistling and popping is a sure sign that it's almost the Fourth of July - but fire officials in Ferndale are warning residents that fireworks are not only illegal to use except for a limited number of days but that they can also be very dangerous. As part of a new state law that allows consumers to buy airborne fireworks without leaving Michigan, municipalities cannot regulate fireworks use on federal holidays – such as July 4 – or the day right before and after. Legislators passed the change, which Gov. Rick Snyder signed last Dec. 13, to generate sales tax revenue and registration fees. Sellers pay $1,000 annually for a permanent site or $600 for a tent or other seasonal, outdoor location. Earlier this …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Hundreds of local sellers peddle bottle rockets, Roman candles and other dazzlers for summer revelry.
Get set for a loud and lively fireworks season as dozens of new sales outlets take advantage of a relaxed state law in effect this year. Now that consumers can buy airborne fireworks without leaving Michigan, more than 200 retail sales permits have been issued to temporary sites and stores around Metro Detroit, MLive Media Group reports. Macomb tops the list with 86 sellers, followed by Oakland (61), Wayne (70) and Livingston (38). Some have colorful names – such as Thunderking in Rochester Hills, Red Dragon in Shelby Township and TNT Fireworks in Royal Oak. Others are generic tents, sprouting like carnivals as a sign of the season. Churches benefit from sales at sites in Royal Oak and White Lake. It became legal this year to sell bottle …
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Sabrina-Royal Oak
10:46 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
I should not have to move because of idiot morons with no brains. I just went up north to my property there and it was the same racket, only the neighbor paid the people a visit and then so did the police, there are better ways to make revenue and loud rude ill mannered people should be stopped more ›