City of Auburn & City of Pacific
Discharge of legal fireworks is allowed July 4th between the hours of 9a.m. - 11p.m. You must be 16 years old to purchase legal fireworks.
City of Algona
Discharge of all fireworks is illegal in the City of Algona.
Fact
“If it goes up or blows up, it’s illegal in Auburn.”
Examples of Legal Fireworks
Party poppers, snappers, booby traps, flitter sparklers, cylindrical & cone fountains, illuminating torch wheels, ground spinners, smoke devices.
Examples of Illegal Fireworks
ALL aerial devices & spinners, sky & missile-type rockets, helicopters, roman candles, mines, shells, firecrackers & salutes, chasers, jumping jacks.
*Anything that leaves the ground, or produces a report or explosion is illegal. Any combination of two or more effects is also illegal.
Safety Tips for a Safe 4th of July
- Consider attending a public display as a safe alternative
- Buy and use only legal fireworks (see above)
- Follow directions and safety recommendations printed on the fireworks
- Maintain adult supervision and keep all fireworks out of the hands of children
- Use fireworks in an area clear of materials that can burn (grass, bark, trees)
- Keep garden hoses ready
- Wet down fireworks display area
- Light one item at a time, move away quickly and keep a safe distance
- Do not attempt to re-light duds
- Wait several minutes before disposing of them in water
- Dispose of used fireworks by first soaking them in water
- Trim any tall grass close to buildings or fences
- Clean all gutters and move burnable materials away from homes
- Place minor burns in cool water, call 9-1-1 if you need further assistance