Where Can You Celebrate New Year’s with Fireworks?

Many folks will want to celebrate the new year with fireworks Tuesday night.

According to the Washington State Patrol, fireworks are banned in Chelan County except in the cities of Chelan and Leavenworth.

Both municipalities will allow the setting off of fireworks from 6:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m.

In Douglas County, fireworks are banned in Coulee Dam and Mansfield.

The rest of the county can legally set off fireworks from 6:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m.

The state fire marshal's office is warning residents who do celebrate with fireworks to do so safely:

Be Prepared

• Check with your local fire code authority to ensure fireworks are legal in your city.
• Purchase Washington legal consumer fireworks from a licensed and locally permitted retail stand.
• Have a water supply and water bucket available at all times.
• Keep all pets indoors and protected from the sights and sounds of the holiday.
• Read and follow all safety labels and instructions.

Be Safe

• Always have adults light fireworks. Keep all fireworks including matches and lighters away from children.
• Light only one firework at a time.
• Never place any part of your body directly over a firework.
• Never throw fireworks or light fireworks in your hands.
• Never pick-up or try to re-ignite a firework that fails to light.
• Never carry fireworks in your pockets or shoot them from a container.

Be Responsible

• Never light fireworks when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Allow finished fireworks to sit for at least 20 minutes before submerging them fully in water for at least 10 minutes. Dispose of drained products in a plastic bag.
• Clean up all fireworks debris.