A Westland pizzeria closed two hours early Tuesday and plans to do the same Wednesday and Thursday nights as the owner works to protect employees from dangerous heat.
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Westland pizza shop closes early to keep workers safe during heat wave
Nur Abulawi, owner of Marina’s Pizza on Palmer near Venoy in Westland, shut the doors at 7 p.m. Tuesday instead of the usual 9 p.m. closing time. He posted to Facebook explaining the decision, acknowledging that some customers complained about the early closure.
The carryout and delivery-only restaurant runs two ovens set at 550 degrees, and Abulawi said the combination of outdoor heat and kitchen temperatures pushes conditions well beyond what the thermostat reads…