City Of Boise: Firework Safety Reminders; Stands Open Tomorrow

Press release from the City of Boise:

June 22, 2021

Firework stands open June 23 across the Treasure Valley and the Boise Fire Department is again reminding people to be safe when using fireworks to celebrate.  Every year Boise Fire responds to multiple fires started by fireworks.  In the past four years there have been at least 19 fires that were confirmed to have been started by fireworks between July 3 and July 5.   If you plan on setting off your own fireworks please review the safety information below detailing where and when it’s okay to light off fireworks.  We also encourage you to attend the City of Boise public fireworks display at Ann Morrison Park on the 4th of July.

When Can I Use Fireworks

In Boise City, it is lawful to sell and use "Safe and Sane Fireworks" beginning at midnight June 23 until midnight July 5, and beginning at midnight December 26 ending at midnight January 1.

Ban for Fireworks in IR1 Wildland-Urban Interface area

All fireworks, including non-aerial common fireworks, shall not be used or possessed in an IR1 wildland-urban interface area per Section 4105.2 of the City of Boise code. The blue area marked in the map below shows where you cannot light off any type of fireworks.

To see if your property falls within this area click here: https://opendata.cityofboise.org/datasets/wildland-urban-interface-wui-/explore?filters=eyJBUkVBX05BTUUiOlsiSVIxIl19&location=43.626740%2C-116.175474%2C12.24 (Blue on map indicates IR1 areas)

Dangerous and Prohibited Fireworks

These examples are NOT considered "safe and sane" fireworks:

Before Lighting Fireworks

When Lighting Fireworks

After Lighting Fireworks

**Media Advisory** the Boise Fire Department and the Meridian Fire Department will be offering a demonstration on how to safely use fireworks on July 1st.

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.