The Fourth of July holiday is coming and fireworks will be
part of the celebration.
Remember, in unincorporated Snohomish County, you can only
shoot fireworks between 9am and 11:59pm on July 4. Cities within Snohomish
County set their own regulations regarding fireworks. The following handout
lists the rules for most cities in the county:
The Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that you take the
following measures to use fireworks safely:
• in case of an emergency, when
there is an immediate threat to life or property,
dial 9-1-1.
• have a
bucket of water for emergencies and to douse used fireworks.
• never
build or experiment with homemade fireworks.
• never let
children handle or light fireworks; even sparklers can be dangerous.
• never ignite fireworks while
holding them; light one at a time and move away
quickly.
• make sure you give yourself
enough room in a safe location – away from
buildings, vehicles and flammable materials.
• never
light fireworks inside a structure.
• watch
what you wear; loose clothing can catch fire while handling fireworks.
• never try
to re-ignite fireworks that have malfunctioned; soak them in water,
then throw them away.
• never
ignite fireworks while you are under the influence of alcohol and/or mind-
altering drugs.
• never aim
fireworks at vehicles, homes, or people.
Also, if you see illegal discharge of fireworks, please call
the new non-emergency phone number, (425) 407-3999 for unincorporated Snohomish
County or (425) 775-3000 for cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek,
Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Woodway. DO NOT call 911 unless there is an
immediate threat to life or property.
For other resources about fireworks, go to,
National Council on Fireworks Safety:
Snohomish County Fire Marshal:
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office:
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