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Fireworks Sales Banned In Portland | JAM N 107 5

Jul 1, 2021 Mayor Ted Wheeler signed an emergency declaration immediately banning all sales of fireworks within the City of Portland due to continuing hot weather and dry conditions. You can find a copy of the The ban on the sales of fireworks comes one day after Portland Fire & Rescue announced an immediate ban on the use of all fireworks through the end of the holiday weekend. With the recent historic, once-in-a-millennium heat wave and the forecast for continued warm weather, saving lives and property are a top priority, Mayor Wheeler said. A decision like this doesn t come easily but it s imperative that we do all we can to ensure the everyone s safety. This sales ban is another necessary measure to reduce threats posed by wildfires to the city and all who live here.

Mayor Wheeler Bans Sale, Use of Fireworks in Portland

Mayor Ted Wheeler has banned the sale and use of fireworks in Portland, effective immediately. Wheeler announced the ban Wednesday afternoon, citing the risk of wildfires due to the statewide drought, dry conditions, and recent heatwave. The mayor also placed Portland in a state of emergency due to the threat of fire. A decision like this doesn t come easily but it s imperative that we do all we can to ensure everyone s safety,” Wheeler said in a press release. “This sales ban is another necessary measure to reduce threats posed by wildfires to the city and all who live here. Wheeler’s ban adds teeth to Portland Fire & Rescue’s June 29 ban on firework use. Fire Chief Sara Boone said the agency would investigate any fires that had a connection to fireworks, but would not add extra patrols to proactively stop people from setting off fireworks. Only the mayor has the authority to enforce a ban on fireworks.

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