Fireworks to go on sale June 28 - July 5

Olympia – Consumer firework sales across the state will begin at noon on Thursday, June 28, and continue until 9 p.m. on July 5. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to know the laws before purchasing or using fireworks.

Statewide sales and discharge period allowed by RCW 70.77.395:

Date Sales Period Discharge Period

June 28 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

June 29 - July 3 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

July 4 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

July 5 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

With care and planning you can ensure that your family has a fun and safe Fourth of July. Always check with your local jurisdiction before purchasing or using fireworks, as a number of cities and counties have fireworks restrictions or bans.

Remember the three “B‘s” of fireworks safety:

Be Prepared – Have water nearby and put pets indoors

Be Safe – Only adults should light fireworks

Be Responsible – Clean up fireworks debris

For more information about fireworks safety or the fireworks laws for your area, visit the State Fire Marshal’s fireworks webpage at http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fireworks/.