Fireworks Ban

cblaufuss

Jun 25, 2024

Private fireworks are banned in most of Chelan and Douglas Counties, including the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Consider enjoying a public fireworks display instead.

Besides being illegal, they can be dangerous. Fireworks caused 8 deaths and 9,700 injuries in 2023 according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 20,000 fires each year are attributed to fireworks.

Fireworks cause 20,000 fires per year, and in 2023 there were 9700 firework-related injuries and 8 deaths