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Sheriff Weaver Wants Citizens to be Smart and Safe during 4th of July Weekend.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recommends that you “leave fireworks alone and see a professional display.”
- Please use the 911 system for true emergencies and not for fireworks complaints. Use the non-emergency phone number (303-660-7500) to register fireworks complaints and to avoid overloading the 911 system potentially delaying response for true emergencies.
Sheriff Dave Weaver wants to remind citizens that even though there are no current fire restrictions in the county we all need to do our part to be Smart and Safe during the upcoming 4th of July weekend. If citizens are going to be using “fireworks” this upcoming holiday it is important to know what is or is not permitted in the area that you are using them.
Reminders to HRGCA Residents
Do Not Trespass onto the HR Golf Course property to shoot off fireworks. This could set off a dangerous grass fire and also damage the course.
Do Not Set Off Fireworks in the Street because of possible damage to homes and vehicles in the area.
What are “Permissible Fireworks”?
Cylindrical or cone fountains, wheel and ground spinners, illuminating torches and colored fire, dipped sticks and sparklers, toy propellant or toy smoke device, trick noise makers and snake or glow worms are all permissible.
Essentially, a good rule of thumb to go by is, fireworks that leave the ground or produce a loud bang are not considered permissible to use. A few examples may be; cherry bombs, roman candles, firecrackers, bottle rockets, shells and rockets, M-80s and M-100s, and helicopters. Sparklers considered "safe" for the young may burn at high temperatures and can easily ignite clothing. Keep water nearby for emergencies and to ensure all fireworks are completely doused after they are done.
What is the Law?
All fireworks other than those considered as permissible are considered as illegal for use in the State of Colorado. Use of illegal fireworks in the unincorporated county areas is considered a class 3 misdemeanor and can be punished by a fine of up to $750.00 and/or imprisonment.
The fact that a firework is legal does not reduce the possibility of it starting a fire. In fact, permissible fireworks have caused several fires in the metro area in recent years. Individuals involved with a fire that results from fireworks either legal or illegal can be charged with Arson.
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