With Independence Day nearing, the city of Phoenix may limit where people can set off fireworks.
Why it matters: When not used safely, fireworks can cause blazes and wildfires resulting in injuries and property damage.
State of play: The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday will consider barring people from using fireworks within a mile of mountain preserves.
- That one-mile restriction will be extended to other city parks during state-issued fire restrictions.
- Fireworks are already banned inside state parks.
Zoom in: The city is creating an online tool that people can use to see whether their home is within a restricted area…