Fireworks Reminder For The Bend Community (Photo) - 06/29/26

As summer heats up and the Fourth of July approaches, the City of Bend, Bend Police Department and Bend Fire & Rescue want to remind everyone about local rules on fireworks—and why they matter.

Fireworks are not allowed anywhere within Bend city limits, per City Ordinance. This ban is in place because even small fireworks can quickly spark fires, putting people, homes, and our surrounding landscape at risk during dry summer conditions.

Each year, fireworks cause injuries, structure fires, and wildfires across the state. In a place like Bend, where wildfire risk is high, one spark can have serious consequences for neighbors, first responders, and the community.

City ordinance prohibits the sale, possession, and use of fireworks. This means fireworks cannot be sold in stores or tents in Bend, and fireworks purchased elsewhere may not be brought into the city for use.

While the use of fireworks is not generally an emergency, if fireworks use is creating an immediate danger to people or property, please call 911.

If you’d like to report fireworks activity in Bend, you can email fireworks@bendoregon.gov. These reports help us understand where activity is occurring but will not prompt an immediate response.

Independence Day is one of the busiest times of year for first responders. We ask the community to help by leaving fireworks out of your plans. Doing so helps reduce preventable emergencies and ensures crews are available when they’re needed most.

Learn more at bendoregon.gov/fireworks.

Thank you for helping protect your neighbors, your community, and Bend’s natural beauty this summer.