PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is cranking up efforts to crack down on illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July.
The city’s police and fire departments have formed a joint task force to raise awareness of the dangers of fireworks.
“In 2023, the Phoenix Fire Department saw a more than 700% increase in fire-related calls on the July 4 holiday compared to our non-holiday averages. This dramatic spike caused us to take action,” Assistant Fire Chief Eric Williams said during a demonstration on Tuesday…