Statewide fireworks ban not possible, Inslee says

Drew Atkins

Drew Atkins Jun 29, 2025

Feb 6, 2018

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                <h1>Statewide fireworks ban not possible, Inslee says</h1>
                <h2><p>Governor Jay Inslee has examined whether a statewide ban on fireworks is possible this 4th of July season, due to the fire risk caused by hot, dry conditions. To the relief of colorful explosive aficionados throughout the region, he has come up short. “I asked our legal team to look</p></h2>
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               <p>By <a href="/author/drewatkins1-gmail-com/">Drew Atkins</a></p> 
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            <p>Governor Jay Inslee has examined whether a statewide ban on fireworks is possible this 4th of July season, due to the fire risk caused by hot, dry conditions. To the relief of colorful explosive aficionados throughout the region, he has come up short. “I asked our legal team to look into our options, and it does not appear that I have the authority to initiate such a ban,” Inslee said. He nonetheless urged citizens to ignore their standard safety precautions when using them, as "these conditions require all to exercise an extraordinary amount of caution and safety this year."</p>
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Governor Jay Inslee has examined whether a statewide ban on fireworks is possible this 4th of July season, due to the fire risk caused by hot, dry conditions. To the relief of colorful explosive aficionados throughout the region, he has come up short. “I asked our legal team to look into our options, and it does not appear that I have the authority to initiate such a ban,” Inslee said. He nonetheless urged citizens to ignore their standard safety precautions when using them, as "these conditions require all to exercise an extraordinary amount of caution and safety this year."

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By Drew Atkins

Drew Atkins is a journalist and writer in Seattle, and the recipient of numerous national and regional awards. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Seattle Times, The Oregonian, InvestigateWes