Multiple US Counties Enforce Strict Fireworks Restrictions Ahead of July 4

As the Fourth of July approaches, various U.S. localities are reminding residents about their specific fireworks regulations to ensure safety and compliance. Washoe County in Nevada maintains a strict ban on fireworks due to wildfire risks, with violators facing fines and jail time, and emphasizes that fireworks remain illegal even if sold nearby or on tribal lands. Bernalillo County, New Mexico, allows certain fireworks but prohibits those that go higher than ten feet or beyond a six-foot radius, with penalties including jail time and fines for illegal use. In Bossier City, Louisiana, fireworks are permitted only during specific dates and hours, although the surrounding parish has no ordinance, and bans exist on certain types and uses to protect safety. Iowa cities like Clear Lake face new state laws limiting local bans, enforcing use only during set hours on July 3 and 4 and cracking down on sales to minors following compliance checks. Meanwhile, Evansville, Indiana, enforces detailed time restrictions around the holiday, allowing fireworks from 5 p.m. to two hours after sunset on several days and longer hours on July 4, with state laws generally more permissive but still imposing minor infractions for violations.