Fireworks face restrictions across county
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July 02, 2009 - 01:21 PM
Last Updated: July 02, 2009 - 02:22 PM

Fireworks are restricted in some fashion in every community in Skagit County. Here are some of the restrictions:

Anacortes — All fireworks are banned.

Burlington — All fireworks are banned.

Concrete — All fireworks are banned.

La Conner — Nonaerial, or Class C, fireworks are allowed July 4.

Mount Vernon — Nonaerial, or Class C, fireworks are allowed from noon to midnight July 4. No fireworks within 300 feet of forest land or parks.

Sedro-Woolley — Nonaerial, or Class C, fireworks are allowed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4.

Unincorporated Skagit County — Fireworks purchased from retail stands and stores may be used at the following times:
• Between noon and 11 p.m. June 28.
• Between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. June 29 to July 3.
• Between 9 a.m. and midnight July 4.
• Between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. July 5.

Swinomish Reservation — Fireworks are prohibited between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. except July 4.

Upper Skagit Reservation — Fireworks allowed through July 6 in designated areas.

Federal- and state-managed public land — All fireworks are banned.





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Why can’t things be like the 70’s when I was a kid?Even I blew up fireworks in my backyard.People need to use common sense.

Posted July 09, 2009 - 03:23 PM by PeeWee

mykodragon...if your read the FULL article, he was still in training and we are only human, mistakes can happen even when the professionals handle fireworks. …

Posted July 09, 2009 - 11:16 AM by glitterfairie

http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/lyman_man_injured_in_fireworks_accident_in_satisfactory_condition/

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Posted July 08, 2009 - 11:53 AM by mykodragon


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