City of Redmond forbids fireworks

A listing of other jurisdictions that allow fireworks

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond Fire Department is wishing the citizens of Redmond and Fire District 34 a happy and safe Fourth of July. The Fire Department would like to remind residents that it is unlawful to sell, possess, use, or explode fireworks within the City Limits of Redmond. (Redmond Municipal Code: 9.26.020).

There are no public fireworks displays planned within the City of Redmond, but the following website has a list of fireworks displays occurring throughout King County.http://www.americantowns.com/wa/king-county/news/july-4th-fireworks-schedule-festivities-and-parades-in-king-county-wa-329870

Residents of Fire District 34 (Unincorporated King County) are allowed to use fireworks that are approved by the State of Washington (RCW 70.77.136) and purchased through legal fireworks stands. Fireworks are allowed to be discharged in unincorporated King County only on the Fourth from 9 am to midnight.

To learn more about fireworks ordinances in your city or county and for a list of Fourth of July celebrations, visit the State Fire Marshal website at http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fire/fireworks.htm. For fireworks-related complaints or safety concerns in the City of Redmond or Fire District 34, please call 911.