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New Year’s fireworks rules vary across cities in Clark County

December 29, 2022, 3:19pm Clark County News

For those planning to ring in the new year with the flash and bang of fireworks, remember they aren’t allowed everywhere in Clark County. Read story

Fireworks exact high price on several Clark County residents

July 7, 2022, 5:59pm Clark County News

Local fire officials have not yet released their reports on fireworks-related blazes and injuries over the Fourth of July weekend, but according to online fundraisers, a Vancouver man lost his… Read story

The Vancouver Fire Department said it did not issue any fireworks citations this year, instead focusing on education.

July Fourth fireworks spark hundreds of complaints, no tickets in Clark County

The Vancouver Fire Department said it did not issue any fireworks citations this year, instead focusing on education.

July 6, 2022, 6:07am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office did not issue any citations to people who were caught lighting fireworks for the Fourth of July, despite a fireworks ban in city limits and hundreds of complaints to a centralized call center. Read story

Shoppers visit TNT Fireworks, left, and the nearby Blackjack Fireworks while preparing for their Fourth of July celebrations Friday morning. Fireworks business owners expect crowds to grow larger and larger over the weekend; they'll also be open on Monday.

Sparks fly between July 4 fireworks competitors

Shoppers visit TNT Fireworks, left, and the nearby Blackjack Fireworks while preparing for their Fourth of July celebrations Friday morning. Fireworks business owners expect crowds to grow larger and larger over the weekend; they'll also be open on Monday.

July 2, 2022, 6:00am Business

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, one of Clark County’s most explosive business rivalries is heating up. Read story

A sign at Blackjack Fireworks in Hazel Dell promotes safety as store manager Jeremy Mohney looks through some of the holiday items on display Thursday afternoon. Fireworks go on sale Tuesday.

Clark County authorities get ready for July Fourth emergency calls, many won’t respond to nuisance reports

A sign at Blackjack Fireworks in Hazel Dell promotes safety as store manager Jeremy Mohney looks through some of the holiday items on display Thursday afternoon. Fireworks go on sale Tuesday.

June 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Police and fire crews are gearing up for the Fourth of July, now less than two weeks away. Read story

Fireworks light the night sky to the delight of the crowd during Fourth of July festivities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Thursday evening, July 4, 2019.

Historic Trust cancels Fourth of July fireworks at Fort Vancouver

Fireworks light the night sky to the delight of the crowd during Fourth of July festivities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Thursday evening, July 4, 2019.

May 10, 2022, 10:50am Clark County Life

A smaller, fireworks-free event at Fort Vancouver will replace the Independence Day fireworks extravaganza this summer after two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

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Clark County Fire Marshal’s retail fireworks permit lottery set for April 4

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March 2, 2022, 6:04am Business

Applications are now being accepted for the Clark County Fire Marshal’s lottery for three retail fireworks permits. The permit lottery will be held April 4. Fireworks cannot be sold in Clark County without a permit. Read story

A fire near Battle Ground at the site of a historic church may have been caused by fireworks, according to Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue.

Fire Marshal offering reward for information about Battle Ground church firevideo icon

A fire near Battle Ground at the site of a historic church may have been caused by fireworks, according to Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue.

August 13, 2021, 10:21am Clark County News

The Clark County Fire Marshal's Office is offering a reward for information identifying the person the agency believes started the July 5 fire at the Old Cherry Grove Church in Battle Ground that also destroyed the house attached and the yard full of collectables — including hundreds of mannequins.  Read story

A Vancouver deputy fire marshal confiscated fireworks from someone who had them on the Forth of July, despite a running fireworks ban in the city. Fire officials confiscated fireworks from 16 people and issued seven citations on the holiday this year.

Vancouver fire marshal issued citations, confiscated fireworks on holiday

A Vancouver deputy fire marshal confiscated fireworks from someone who had them on the Forth of July, despite a running fireworks ban in the city. Fire officials confiscated fireworks from 16 people and issued seven citations on the holiday this year.

July 8, 2021, 3:56pm Clark County News Free

The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office issued seven citations to people who were caught lighting fireworks for the Fourth of July, despite a running fireworks ban in city limits. Read story

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Officials: Clark County fireworks ban effective

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July 6, 2021, 4:18pm Clark County News

The night of the Fourth of July was slower than usual for some fire agencies in Clark County with almost all of the county under a fireworks ban. Read story