Illegal fireworks still blasting off in Pasco. What can be done about it?

By: Larissa Babiak

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Police calls reporting fireworks on the Fourth of July have been steadily decreasing in Pasco for years, but city officials — and community members — are still concerned about illegal use and a record number of fires sparked by fireworks.

Eight years ago, the city lifted a ban on all personal fireworks. Now only aerial and explosive fireworks are illegal in Pasco.

While the number of neighbors calling in fireworks complaints has gone down after …

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