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Orting resident urges tighter fireworks limits after Fourth of July disturbances

5498197 · July 9, 2025
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Summary

A long-time Orting resident asked the council to consider restricting consumer fireworks inside city limits after reporting recurring residue, noise and burning-risk concerns; the council acknowledged the comment and noted receipt of written comments on the topic.

Jonelle Wheeler, an Orting resident of approximately 19 years, used the meeting's public-comment period on July 9 to urge the City Council to consider restricting fireworks inside city limits except for trained operators.

Wheeler said her neighborhood experiences regular fireworks debris and loud…

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