Fireworks

Fireworks go on sale in Clark County beginning Friday, June 28. For the Independence Day holiday, residents can use fireworks in unincorporated Clark County from 9 am to midnight Thursday, July 4. Fireworks also can be used from 6 pm Dec. 31 to 1 am Jan. 1 in unincorporated areas.

Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency has established this phone number for reporting nuisance fireworks complaints: 360.597.7888. The phone line will be in operation during the following times: 
•    5 pm to 1 am Wednesday, July 3
•    1 pm to 1 am Thursday, July 4
•    7 pm to midnight Friday, June 5 and Saturday, July 6

Residents are asked not to call 911 or 311 for the purpose of reporting nuisance fireworks. Only call 911 in an emergency when there is a fire, injury, or lives are in danger.

Legal sale of fireworks

A permit is required to legally sell fireworks in Clark County, please see the following information:

When and where can I use fireworks in Clark County?

For information regarding the use of fireworks inside all city limits, go to Fireworks Legal Discharge Times for cities in Clark County. Fireworks use without a permit at any other time is prohibited. 

The sale and use of fireworks is illegal within the Vancouver city limits. Violators can be fined $500 or more. Additional information can be found on Vancouver's website.

Using fireworks is also illegal in city, county, and state parks and public property, as well as land managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the US Forest Service. 


Can I use fireworks at my address?

Use the map below to find the days and times fireworks can be used at your residential address. Click on the locator icon on the right-side of the map to open the search bar and enter your residential address.​ You may need to click the refresh button to see the map below. 

 

Celebrate safely

Read about using fireworks safely and learn more from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office website.

 

Residents and visitors are urged to celebrate the Fourth of July with extra caution because of the dry conditions throughout Clark County.

If you plan to buy fireworks, the best option is to purchase them locally from a stand inspected by the Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office. Fireworks purchased outside the county may not be legal locally.

A few important safety reminders:

  • Always have a bucket of water and water hose ready to douse any fire.
  • Assign a responsible adult to supervise fireworks use.
  • Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from buildings, vehicles and dry vegetation.
  • Never aim fireworks at people or structures.
  • Never attempt to alter fireworks or relight “duds” that fail to ignite.
  • Place used fireworks in a bucket of water to soak overnight before disposing of them. These devices can still be smoldering and could start a fire if placed in a trash receptacle.

Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency has established this phone number for reporting nuisance fireworks complaints: 360.597.7888. Residents are asked not to call 911 or 311 for the purpose of reporting nuisance fireworks.

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Illegal fireworks

Determining which fireworks are legal and which ones are not can be difficult. If you are going to purchase fireworks, it is best to buy them from a local fireworks retailer whose sales location has been inspected, approved, and licensed by the Clark County Fire Marshal. It is illegal to obtain fireworks by mail order or public transporter.

Possessing or discharging the following fireworks is illegal:

  • Firecrackers
  • Salutes
  • Chasers
  • Skyrockets
  • Bottle rockets
  • M-80s
  • M-1000s
  • Homemade devices

Many fireworks prohibited in Washington and Clark County - some of them extremely dangerous - are available in other jurisdictions. While there may be fireworks that are legal in Clark County being sold at these locations, there are also devices that are illegal to possess or use in Clark County. View examples of illegal fireworks.

Washington allows some fireworks that are prohibited in Oregon. 

Call 911 to report a fire or injury.

Enforcement

Using fireworks outside of the allowed dates and times will result in a civil fine. Fines start at $500 per violation.

Fines for possession and use of illegal fireworks can be steep. Possession of illegal devices is a felony and might also violate state and federal explosive statutes.

 

Links
Clark County Code Title 5.28 - Sale of Fireworks