Fireworks Complaints & Enforcement

Mason City's police chief says the department may take a tougher stance on fireworks next 4th of July

"*10 mph wednesday: decreasing clouds highs: near 80 winds: nw 5?

"*10 mph wednesday night: partly cloudy lows: near 60 winds: n 5?

"*10 mph?

The fourth of july has come and gone ?

"* and earlier tonigt mason city leaders discussed fireworks in the city.

According to police chief jeff brinkley ?

"* fireworks complaints were up this year compared to the last two.

Meanwhile, the fire department had to respond to less calls this year.

The city also received a few calls regarding air quality from so many fireworks being ignited.

Chief brinkley says they are considering taking a tougher stance on the pyrotechnic displays next year.

Going into year three with our ordinance, next year certainly, i don't have any heartburn with writing them from the onset.

Certainly the community i think will support that.

So, i think that's an option.

If you are caught and cited for a fireworks violation in the