Cache Valley Fireworks Restrictions

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fire Works Restrictions

Logan, Utah –June 20, 2012

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation, very hazardous fire conditions exist throughout Cache Valley and the State of Utah.   As a result state and local officials have set fireworks restrictions throughout the state. Restrictions are effective immediately and will continue throughout the summer. The areas include the following:

• Logan – All areas North of 400 North and East of 1700 East, South of 400 North and East of 1400 East.

·        River Heights - All areas East of 1000 East.

• Providence - All areas East of 400 East and All areas South of Canyon Road and 600 South.

• North Logan – All areas East of 1600 East from the South border to the North border of the city.

• Hyde Park – All areas East of 400 East from the South border to the North border of the city.

• Smithfield - All areas East of 700 East from the Southern border of the city to Center Street, East of 470 East from Center Street to Canyon Road, East of 300 East from 200 North to the Northern border of the City.

• Richmond - All areas east of 300 East.

• Hyrum - All areas East of 1300 East.

• Millville – All areas East of 550 East.

• Nibley – All areas East of Hollow Road.

• Wellsville - All areas West of 200 West from Northern city boundary to 900 South, All areas South of 900 South to the Eastern city boundary.

• Paradise - All areas East of 100 East.

• Lewiston - All areas West of 2400 West and East of 800 East

• Cache County Unincorporated areas - Based on the state restrictions fireworks are not allowed in the unincorporated areas of Cache County.

Fireworks can be an exciting way to celebrate. Fireworks need to be treated with respect and care. Consider attending a professional fireworks display in place of lighting personal fireworks.

In Utah, some fireworks are illegal. Generally, if they are sold in Utah, they are legal to use in Utah. If you could not purchase the firework in Utah, it is not legal to light that firework in Utah at any time.  When conditions make the risk of wildfire extremely high, many areas will not allow firework use of any kind. Check for local restrictions before lighting fireworks.

Here are a few safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety

• Use fireworks outdoors only.
• Purchase fireworks from a reliable licensed and legal fireworks dealer.
• Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them!
• Always have water handy (a hose or buckets of water).
• Only use fireworks as intended. DO NOT try to alter them or combine them.
• Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water).

• Use common sense when using fireworks. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the fireworks. The person lighting the fireworks should wear safety glasses.
• Adults should never use alcohol or drugs or be impaired while engaging in handling, using, or lighting fireworks.
• Only persons over age 16 should be allowed to handle fireworks of any type.
• DO NOT ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives; they can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
•  New aerial type fireworks are now lawful. Aerial devices, also known as “multiple tube”, “repeater”, or “cake” fireworks often look like miniature professional displays and can travel high into the air, as much as 150 feet. These fireworks need sufficient space from trees, carports, structures, power lines or other high or low obstacles. Aerial or “cake” fireworks need at least a 30 foot clearance around on the ground and at least 150 foot clearance in the air.
• Not allowed still are: firecrackers, M-80’s, cherry bombs, bottle-rockets, roman candles, single or reloadable mortars, and ground salutes. All local, state and federal laws must be adhered to.
• Keep a bucket of water or running hose nearby during the time of lighting and disposing of fireworks and in case of an emergency.
• Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks. Keep all unused fireworks 30 feet away from the shooting area.
• Use caution with animals. Excitement, noise and lights can cause fear and stress

Fireworks are an American tradition. Safety and common sense are so important as we celebrate the holidays with fireworks. Shooting fireworks can provide hours of wholesome family entertainment, but must be use carefully and safely.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515

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