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Yelm mayor proposes reducing permitted fireworks days, cites July 4 fire surge
Summary
Following a series of fireworks-related fires around July 4, Mayor Joe DiPinto proposed limiting days when fireworks may be discharged inside city limits and discussed a city-sponsored fireworks show; the council will take the idea through the public-safety committee and noted that any ordinance would take effect one year under RCW.
Mayor Joe DiPinto told the Yelm City Council on July 22 that a string of fireworks-related fires around July 4 prompted consideration of restricting the days fireworks are allowed inside city limits and exploring a city-sponsored fireworks show.
“I believe that July 4 and New Year’s Eve is probably the only 2 days that are necessary for fireworks,” the mayor said, adding he would work with the public-safety committee and the fire chief on next steps. The mayor said he was reluctant…
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