The Fourth of July holiday is coming and fireworks will be
part of the celebration.
Last year the Sheriff’s Office responded to over 540
fireworks complaints.
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:
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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. Keep the ground wet.
•
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.
•
Only light one firework at a time.
Also, if you see illegal discharge of fireworks, please call
the 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:
Fireworks Discharge Locations:
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office:
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