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Police warn Federal Way residents personal fireworks are illegal; $615 fine, extra patrols planned
Summary
Deputy Chief Kyle Sumter reminded residents that all personal-use fireworks are illegal within Federal Way city limits, outlined public-safety risks and injury statistics, and said officers will enforce the ban with extra patrols and $615 citations around July 4.
Federal Way — City police warned residents June 17 that personal fireworks are illegal inside Federal Way city limits and said officers will step up enforcement around July 4, with tickets set at $615.
Deputy Chief Kyle Sumter told the council personal fireworks remain prohibited within city limits and listed the main reasons: noise and wildlife impacts, air and…
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