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Portland bans fireworks sales ahead of holiday weekend

Mayor Wheeler bans the sale of fireworks in Portland The mayor’s emergency declaration comes one day after Portland Fire and Rescue announced a ban on the use of fireworks. Author: KGW Staff Updated: 5:53 PM PDT June 30, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. Mayor Ted Wheeler has banned the sale of fireworks in Portland as the region deals with high temperatures and dry conditions heading into the Fourth of July weekend. The mayor signed an emergency declaration Wednesday that goes into effect immediately and goes through the end of the holiday weekend. With the recent historic, once-in-a-millennium heatwave 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.

Forest Service Bans Campfires | 105 9 The Brew

Photo: USFS Due to dry and hot conditions, campfires are prohibited across the Mt. Hood National Forest, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Forest Service lands on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited under a Forest Order, including in developed campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are still allowed as they can be instantly switched off. Additionally, target shooting is temporarily prohibited because of the risk of wildfire. These restrictions will begin Thursday, July 1 on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Friday, July 2 on both the Gifford Pinchot and Mt. Hood National Forests.

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