Portland Firework Site Receives Nearly 1000 Reports Ahead of Big Night

Portland firework site receives nearly 1000 reports ahead of big night

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As Fourth of July celebrations begin to ramp up, firework reports have quickly risen around the Portland area. Although fireworks have been banned in Portland since 2022, every year there are still instances of fireworks being set off, including just days ago when a fire was started in the Hazelwood neighborhood after a group of kids was seen lighting fireworks. To avoid overloading 911 with calls, this year the city has…

Stay safe in Medford: Firework rules and fire danger warnings

As the Medford community gears up for the Fourth of July celebrations, residents are urged to be mindful of where they can legally light fireworks.

Oregon’s outdoors brace for Fourth: fireworks banned amidst fire danger, wildlife concerns

As the Fourth of July approaches and fireworks sales have begun across Oregon, state park officials and fire authorities are issuing a stern reminder: fireworks and explosives are strictly prohibited within Oregon State Parks and along the entire 362-mile ocean…