AURORA, Colo. — Aurora's fire department is lifting the city's Stage 1 Fire Restrictions that would normally ban the purchase and use of fireworks.
Aurora Fire Rescue announced Thursday it will temporarily lift the city's fire restrictions from June 15 to July 4, allowing residents to purchase and use fireworks in the city.
Typically, the city has a standing fire restriction that mirrors the state's fire restrictions, but lifting the restrictions means that "fireworks that do not leave the ground or explode may be discharged and sold in the city of Aurora," Aurora Fire said in a news release.
Aurora Fire Chief Alec Oughton said that none of the nationally recognized metrics that they use to monitor and assess environmental fire risk in the community exceed thresholds requiring a fire ban.
“We urge those in our community to take precautions to prevent injuries or fires if you choose to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks,” said Oughton.
The city's fire department can adjust the burn ban as conditions dictate. The city's ordinance lists permissible fireworks that can be discharged or sold in the city.
The news was a big deal for Michael Cloghessy, who manages a fireworks stand near Mississippi Avenue and Sable Boulevard.
"It's usually last minute before we find out whether we're going to be in business or not," he said. "It's a good feeling because there's a lot of money that goes into it."
You must be 16 years old to possess, use or discharge fireworks unless under the supervision of an adult over 21 years old.
Violating the city's fireworks ordinance can result in a fine of up to $2,650 and/or up to one year in jail and other fees and costs as imposed by the court.
To file a non-emergency fireworks complaint, click here. Call 911 to report life-threatening emergencies.
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