The 4th of July is coming. If you plan on shooting off fireworks, be sure to check so that you know where you can shoot them legally. Check out this map for areas where fireworks are allowed and not allowed- https://snofire7.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=50c8496093d94160933bffbc16929c98.
In general, fireworks are banned in the Southwest portion of unincorporated Snohomish County (see link to map above). Violating the ban can cause a $500 penalty, a civil infraction, and the possibility of court-ordered restitution. Fireworks are also banned in Arlington, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, and Woodway.
In unincorporated Snohomish County, you can only shoot fireworks in approved areas between 9am and 11:59pm on July 4. Do not discharge fireworks before or after July 4. Cities within Snohomish County set their own regulations regarding fireworks.
Also, remember it is illegal to:
·
Discharge fireworks in any Washington State Park
or Snohomish County Park
·
Discharge fireworks on federal and state land,
including those managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest
Service.
·
Discharge fireworks on public property, public
streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or school property.
·
Discharge fireworks on private property without
permission, and discharge fireworks from private property onto public property.
·
Possess or discharge illegal fireworks.
Firecrackers, rockets, M-80s, dynamite, and all homemade fireworks are illegal.
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. 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 DO NOT call 911 unless there is an immediate threat to life or property.
For other resources about fireworks, go to,
Snohomish County Fire Marshal:
https://snohomishcountywa.gov/1164/Fireworks
Snohomish County 911 Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=582420747410482&set=a.160670009585560
Washington State Patrol, Legal and Illegal Fireworks:
http://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fireworks_stand_list_legal_and_illegal-1.pdf
National Fire Protection Association:
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/Seasonal-fires/Fireworks
Consumer Product Safety Commission:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fireworks/
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