Fireworks Ban in Effect in Renton
As of May 2005, a fireworks ban is in effect which prohibits the personal discharge of fireworks year round in the City of Renton including 4th of July and New Year's Eve. A public fireworks display is held at Coulon Beach Park on the 4th of July for all to enjoy.
Fireworks have caused many fires and tragedies in Renton. Over the past five years, property losses caused by fireworks incidents have totaled over $575,000. The City received 230 fireworks-related calls in 2003 and another 246 in 2004. Statewide in 2003 there were 1,072 fires caused by fireworks, 244 fireworks-related injuries, and monetary damage totaled over $4.2 million.
The Renton Police and Fire Departments actively enforce the ban and work jointly to issue citations and confiscate fireworks. Criminal and civil citations will be written depending on the offense. Violators can be fined anywhere between $100 and $500. Additionally, the sale, possession, and use of explosive devices such as M-80's, M-100's, and homemade or modified fireworks are a felony offense, and violators will face criminal prosecution.
For more information, call 425.430.7000 or email the Communications Specialist.