Deschutes County also declares emergency, bans all fireworks use through July 9
KTVZ
Joins similar moves by Bend, Redmond, other areas of region; urges residents not to call 911, email instead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Due to exceptionally hot temperatures and dry conditions, Deschutes County said Wednesday it has approved an order declaring a local emergency and announced an immediate ban on the use of all legal and illegal fireworks through Friday, July 9.
"This difficult decision has been made recognizing that it will have a serious impact on businesses dependent on the sale of fireworks," the county announcement said, joining similar moves by the cities of Bend and Redmond earlier in the week, as well as numerous other Northwest communities amid a record-breaking heat wave.