Portland Fire & Rescue Discourages Travel To Neighboring Jurisdictions For Fireworks Use

Press release from Portland Fire & Rescue:

July 1, 2021

Portland Fire & Rescue does not advocate travel to neighboring jurisdictions for the purpose of lighting fireworks. “I see no boundaries when it comes to the unprecedented fire danger Oregonians face this year,” said Fire Chief Sara Boone. “Neighboring and coastal communities have even fewer resources to deal with wildfires than Portland does and I’m asking our residents to please not put them at risk. Coastal communities have not banned fireworks and make for an attractive destination during the heat, but they’re asking their own residents to refrain from fireworks use this year. I encourage Portlander’s to support all of our neighbors in keeping their communities safe.”

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This press release was produced by Portland Fire & Rescue. The views expressed here are the author’s own.