Fireworks

4th of July was over a week ago and we're still seeing the aftermath of "Legal' fireworks in the City of Richland.

Shortly after 9pm, Benton and Franklin County Marine Patrol units (watercannon-equipped patrol boats) and Pasco Fire crews worked to put out a small, but fast-moving fire on the dike along the Columbia River.
The fire was west of the Blue Bridge, and was likely started by fireworks...

Those of you who hike Badger also may also be familiar with McBee Trail. Apparently some folks with fireworks are too.
Tuesday night Benton County Deputies and Benton County fire crews responded to McBee Grade, the hill that climbs up the ridge of a hill south of the Weber Canyon exit off the highway…

The City of Prosser is reminding residents that construction of the new high school is forcing the location of the 4th of July fireworks display to change.

Suspects admit setting off fireworks, then setting couch on fire using gas.

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The 4th of July is less than a week away and there is a ton to do all around the Mid Columbia from fireworks to parades and picnics!

I know shooting off fireworks is the way we celebrate Independence Day in America, but we can't just be all willy-nilly.

The new launch site will be right in front of the driving range at Columbia Park Golf Links.

We wondered about this, having occasionally hearing the 'pop pop bang' of fireworks on New Years Eve.  Legal?
According to state law, yes. But, the fireworks laws in Benton and Franklin County are the SAME as those for the 4th of July...

According to City of Pasco Facebook page:
 
In May, the City Council approved a partial lifting of the fireworks ban to allow some of the so-called “safe and sane” consumer fireworks such as cone/cylindrical fountains, smoke devices, and sparklers, while continuing its…

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