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Fireworks and Fourth of July safety
Every year, houses and family possessions are destroyed, but more importantly, citizens are seriously injured and even killed by exploding fireworks.
The Kent Fire Department encourages you and your family to attend a public fireworks display to enjoy fireworks. However, if you choose to celebrate with your own fireworks, please do it safely and follow these regulations and safety tips:
Frequently asked questions
Fourth of July Safety (PDF 25KB)
Purchasing and discharging of fireworks (PDF 15KB)
Kent Fourth of July Splash
Local Fourth of July Events (PDF 145KB)
Legal vs. Illegal Fireworks and Safety (PDF 220KB)
If you have any further questions, please call our Public Education office at (253) 856-4480.
For information on fireworks regulations in unincorporated King County, contact Gay Johnson, Assistant Fire Marshal at (206) 296-7075.