Many people like to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks.

DETROIT Many public fireworks shows have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and because of that fireworks sales have seen an increase. The 4th of July holiday weekend is approaching and the Detroit Police Department is sharing some safety tips for people who plan on setting off fireworks. Police are urging people to keep consumer fireworks away from young children. They said consumer fireworks should be lit in a clear and open area. You are asked to wearing protective eye wear when lighting fireworks and follow the manufacturer instructions.

DETROIT Even though major public fireworks shows canceled this year because of coronavirus (COVID-19), people are still planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang. Local fireworks stores are seeing a big uptick in sales. Business has been fantastic, said Robert Bahnke, with Pro Fireworks in Sterling Heights. Fire time fire work buyers are using this fireworks season to experiment because most cities are either canceling or modifying their big shows. Business is also booming at Phantom Fireworks, just up the street, but Sterling Heights Fire Chief Chris Martin said there are some rules you must obey.