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Where Can I Buy Fireworks in Farmington and Farmington Hills?
Michigan law allows consumers to shoot off fireworks the day before, day of and day after the July 4th holiday.
The City of Farmington Hills offers a July 3 fireworks display at Founders Sports Park celebrating its 40th birthday, but for the second year, local residents can also set off Fourth of July fireworks in their own backyards.
A state law and city ordinances that went into effect last year allow consumer fireworks to be used on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, along with the days before and after each holiday.
Last week, Farmington Hills officials approved an emergency ordinance that restricts fireworks to be discharged between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. on all those days, except New Year's Day, when fireworks may also be discharged between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. Approved on a 4-1 vote, the ordinance's emergency status means it will be in place for the Fourth of July holiday.
The following fireworks sales locations are registered with the State of Michigan:
- Jakes Fireworks, Inc. 30800 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills
- TNT Fireworks at Norwest Lanes, 32905 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills
- Firepower Fireworks, Inc., 34420 Eight Mile Road and 5753 Elizabeth Ann Way, Farmington Hills
- Phantom of Michigan, Inc., 27843-27909 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, and 35000 Grand River, Farmington
Fire Department offers fireworks safety advice
While the Farmington Hills Fire Department does not advocate the use of fireworks by non-trained professionals, if you choose to use fireworks, officials offer a few safety rules:
Don't allow children to play with fireworks.
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If children are using sparklers, remember that they burn between 1200 – 2000 degrees.
For flying fireworks, be conscious of where they will land.
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Do not hold fireworks by hand when lighting.
Do not approach a firework that does not go off. Because each firework is different, it is very difficult to put a timeline on how long to leave it before touching. Fireworks can be thoroughly soaked with water and discarded in the trash (not inside the house or garage) after there is no concern of a delayed ignition.
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