The use of fireworks is also illegal in parks and public property in cities, counties, and states, as well as on lands managed by the U.S. Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service. RCW 70.77.401 prohibits the sale or offer for sale of the following types of fireworks: To properly dispose of used fireworks, place debris in water overnight before placing it in a garbage bag or box. Discarding waste before annealing can increase the risk of fire. If debris is not cleaned up, it can be washed away into storm sewers, resulting in natural waterways and harming wildlife. Possession or firing of the following fireworks is illegal: Similarly, the town of Snoqualmie produced a document that showed which fireworks are considered illegal within the city limits. Tyler Pinney, an employee of Blackjack Fireworks, said it was the first year the booth had sold fireworks for New Year`s Eve in more than a decade. This puts the seller in a better financial situation, but the short window is not enough to compensate for the previous year`s financial losses. There is no clear law on this issue, so local governments must assess the potential legal risks of an emergency response that restricts or prohibits the firing of fireworks. The use of fireworks differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction within the county. The cities of Vancouver, La Center and Ridgefield prohibit fireworks, while other smaller towns in the county allow their use on New Year`s Eve. Residents of Clark County, Amboy, Battle Ground, Camas, Wachugal, Woodland and Yacolt are allowed to attend starting at 6 p.m.

on June 31. Light the fireworks before 1 a.m. on January 1. Fireworks vendors usually have just under two weeks to sell their products; five days for New Year`s Eve and one week for the fourth of July. It`s been about 18 months since sellers have been able to sell fireworks. Considering that the fourth of July is the most profitable period for fireworks stands, there was a blow to the company; Marlow said he lost about $100,000. For more information on when and where fireworks are legal, see As the upcoming summer season approaches, the Office of the Fire Marshal in Camas-Washougal reminds residents that fireworks can only be fired on July 4 in Camas and Washougal. In addition, a 2017 regulation limits the use of fireworks in Washington to safe and reasonable fireworks.

All fireworks that fly, explode, or travel more than six feet on the ground or one foot in the air (such as mortars and Roman candles) do not meet the definition of safe and healthy and are illegal for use within the city limits of Wachugal. For more information on how to determine which fireworks are illegal and how to celebrate safety, check out clark.wa.gov/code-administration/fireworks. Residents can also use an interactive map on the website to determine if they are allowed to use fireworks in their surroundings. The fireworks stands in Camas and Washougal are open from 9am to 11pm from July 2nd to 4th and from 9am to 9pm in Camas on July 5th. The Office of the Fire Marshal has provided these safety tips to ensure everyone can enjoy their legal fireworks safely: Learn more about the safe use of fireworks and learn more on the Washington State Fire Marshal`s website. Cities and counties can, by ordinance, further restrict the days and times on which fireworks can be sold and unloaded, or even ban the sale and unloading of fireworks altogether, but local regulations cannot be less restrictive than state law. Fines for possession and use of illegal fireworks can be high. Possession of illegal equipment is a crime and can also violate state and federal explosives laws. Clark County Council passed an interim order banning the sale of fireworks starting Sept. 27. December until 11 p.m. December 31, which expires in six months.

This list is not exhaustive and is only intended to include political examples. The Washington State Fire Marshal`s Office used to keep a list of cities and counties with fireworks restrictions and bans, but abandoned that list. However, state law leaves some leeway for local regulations, such as when fireworks can be sold or unloaded. Cities and counties can even ban the sale and firing of fireworks altogether. Those who use fireworks where prohibited can be fined $500 or more. A permit is required to legally sell fireworks in Clark County, see the following information: The following ordinances completely prohibit fireworks with exceptions such as public displays, religious activities, private events, and agricultural and wildlife uses. « Public safety agencies devote an extraordinary amount of resources to responding to fireworks incidents, which can negatively impact response time for other life-threatening emergency calls, » said Scarpelli. « The problem is exacerbated by the current very high risk of wildfires easily started by fireworks, as demonstrated by the devastating Eagle Creek fire in the Columbia River Gorge in 2017. » It is unclear whether local governments have the authority to impose an immediate ban on fireworks during times of high fire risk.

Violations can be cited, with the minimum penalty starting at $500. This Fourth of July weekend, please call 360-597-7888 to report the illegal use of fireworks. Help first responders protect lives and property by calling only 911 to report if you set something on fire or if there is a medical or life-threatening emergency.