Portland maintains its Fourth of July fireworks ban due to increased fireworks-related fires in 2022.
Portland's fireworks ban remains in effect for the Fourth of July, with firefighters and other emergency workers reminding people that it's illegal to shoot off fireworks within Portland city limits. Portland Fire & Rescue reported a spike in fireworks-related fires despite the ban in 2022, with 46 fires attributed to fireworks, an increase from 10 the year before. This year's firework sales run from June 23 to July 6 in Oregon.
June 24, 2024
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