FIREWORKS BAN LIST: More communities in metro area issue temporary bans
Below is a list FOX 2 has compiled, but check back for updates as more cities, townships or villages weigh in.
Communities around metro Detroit have been issuing the temporary bans over the past few days.
The temporary bans for fireworks and in some cases, fire pits, have been brought on by "extreme" fire danger ratings from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The list of communities are:
Allen Park - ban on all open burning and the use of consumer grade fireworks
Armada Township - ban on all fireworks.
Canton - ban on fireworks and recreational fires on all properties.
Dearborn - fireworks have not been banned but the fire chief has "warned against" igniting them due to dry conditions.
Dearborn Heights - issued an emergency ban on all fireworks and open fires.
Ecorse - use of consumer or low-impact fireworks, recreational burning or brush burning until further notice.
Farmington - issues temporary ban on the use and discharge of fireworks and open burning including outdoor fire places.
Garden City - This summer, because of dry conditions and the risk of fire from fireworks and consider neighbors with dogs, small children or the elderly when using legal fireworks.
Macomb Twp-Effective immediately and pursuant to State Statute, Macomb Township has issued a temporary ban on the use of fireworks and a burning ban on all properties, until further notice.
New Baltimore - open fire ban
Northfield Township - open fire ban
Orion Township - ban on bonfires and brush fires.
Oxford Township/Oxford Village - ban on fireworks and open fires.
Pontiac - ban on fireworks and recreational fires on all properties.
Shelby Twp - ban on fireworks.
Waterford Township - ban on all recreational fires.
White Lake - ban on all recreational fires. The two scheduled commercial (water) display shows (07/01/16 on Cedar Island Lake, and 07/02/16 on White Lake) will go on as planned.
"Fireworks are dangerous under any conditions," said Senior Chief Robert Distelrath, Detroit Fire Department. "We have been in drought conditions and that makes it extra dangerous. The least little spark can set off a grass fire and extend to structures and cars."
"We have had a series of brush fires, that have resulted from the dry conditions," said Joshua Meier, Canton Township Director.
The director said that the township will be monitoring very closely to make sure residents are following the rules.
"Obviously we are going to have our police department working this weekend," Meier said. "And we will have a special detail of police officers assigned specifically to address fireworks and safety concerns."