Fireworks ban here bolstered by council

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Although fireworks were banned in Decatur by city officials over a week ago, there has been some question whether the city had the authority to do so. It now appears that most doubt is gone following the passage of an emergency proclamation at Tuesday night's city council meeting.

Probably two-thirds of Indiana counties have instituted burn bans during this summer of drought, and many communities have banned the use of fireworks.

State law allows the use of fireworks on private property from June 29 to July 9, even in areas under open burning bans.

Some legal experts think the only way to legally ban the use of fireworks is under an emergency order.