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Fireworks face restrictions across county
July 02, 2009 - 12:21 PM
by Staff Report

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.