Pittsburghs annual fireworks task force starts Sunday night WPXI [Video]

PITTSBURGH — A task force meant to protect people and their property around the 4th of July holiday in Pittsburgh starts on Sunday evening.

The city’s Department of Public Safety announced it’s starting its annual Fireworks Task Force as 4th of July festivities get underway. The enforcement initiative is conducted by members of the police and fire departments and runs nightly from June 30 to July 5, responding to citywide fireworks-related calls and complaints.

“The goal of the Fireworks Task Force is to allow for the safe usage of legally-purchased pyrotechnics, as long as they are used in compliance with the laws established by the Commonwealth and the laws and ordinances of the City of Pittsburgh. The restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors as we celebrate this Fourth of July,” said Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt.

Task force officials want to remind community …