Fenty Calls for Ban on Consumer Fireworks

PLANNING TO make a fireworks show of your own in the District this Fourth of July? Mayor Adrian Fenty and some other D.C. officials might soon snuff out your sparks.

The mayor yesterday announced his support for emergency legislation that would effectively ban the sale and use of all consumer fireworks in the District, The Post's Elissa Silverman reports.

D.C. Fire Chief Dennis Rubin cited six "significant injuries" last year as part of the impetus to keep fireworks out of consumers' hands.

The bill is expected to be introduced at Tuesday's D.C. Council meeting; it would take effect immediately if passed.

» "Fenty Backs Ban on Consumer Fireworks" [WaPo]

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