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What do you get when you mix fireworks with tinder dry vegetation? A disaster that’s just waiting to happen. After a two year reprieve, we have returned to a hot and dry summer. These conditions help set the stage for the possibility of a small fire to get out of hand.
The use of fireworks inside of the City Limits is prohibited. However, on July 4th if allowed by the City Fire Marshal, between the hours of 6:00pm and 11:00pm, residents may use fireworks, except in all City parks, schools and the Urban/Wildland Interface areas. The Urban/Wildland Interface areas are: (also see maps attached)
1. The area west of Highland Ave. and Dimmick St., North of the railroad tracks
2. The area north of Interstate 5
3. Panoramic Loop Area
4. Overland Drive Area
5. Haviland Drive Area between Cloverlawn and Linden
6. All City parks
7. Any area posted: “NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED”
BE PREPARED before lighting fireworks!
- Use only Oregon legal fireworks
- Make sure fireworks are allowed in your neighborhood.
- Store fireworks out of children’s reach.
- Always read and follow label directions.
- Place pets indoors; they are easily frightened by fireworks.
- Always have water handy (a garden hose or bucket of water).
BE SAFE when lighting fireworks.
- An adult should always light fireworks.
- Keep matches and lighters away from children.
- Use fireworks outdoors only.
- Light one firework at a time.
- Keep children and pets away from fireworks.
- Do not throw fireworks or hold in your hand.
BE RESPONSIBLE after lighting fireworks.
- Soak used fireworks thoroughly in a bucket of water.
- Dispose of used fireworks and debris properly.
- Never re-light a “dud” firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).