Lincoln Co. Urging No Fireworks, July 2

Following record-breaking temperatures and considering current widespread drought conditions, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board is urging all Lincoln County residents and visitors to our area to forego the use of fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. The public is encouraged to voluntarily restrict the use of any fireworks, even those that are considered legal in the State of Oregon. The Fire Defense Board has met with local metropolitan and surrounding county leadership who have banned firework use in their areas. This, to discourage their citizens from bringing fireworks into Lincoln County. Regional and local media outlets have also been requested to broadcast this message for widespread distribution.