Eastside Fire & Rescue is reminding residents of local firework ordinances and asks that people celebrate safely.

Fireworks are banned in Issaquah and Sammamish. Unincorporated King County allows the use of fireworks only on July 4.

Where fireworks are allowed, only consumer (1.4G) grade are allowed. Other fireworks available in the region, such as firecrackers and bottle rockets are not legal in Washington. Some fireworks available in the region such as M-80s, Cherry Bombs, Tennis Ball Bombs, and altered fireworks violate both federal and state law.

The fire service will be increasing patrols within its service area to seek compliance with bans in Carnation, Issaquah, and Sammamish. Patrols will be conducted in the rest of EFR coverage area to contact and provide education to those that may be using illegal fireworks. EFR is encouraging people to attend one of the public fireworks displays in the area on July 4.

Both the cities of Sammamish and Carnation host public displays, as well as Newcastle and Bellevue to the west. More information is available online.