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Island County residents urge fireworks ban during burn bans after July brush fires; commissioner to introduce resolution
Summary
Public commenters told the Board of Island County Commissioners on July 22 that consumer fireworks have sparked brush fires and disturbed wildlife this season; one commissioner said they will propose a resolution to prohibit fireworks during Type/Level 1 burn bans and to ban sale of mortars.
At the July 22, 2025 regular session of the Board of Island County Commissioners, residents urged the board to prohibit consumer fireworks during Type/Level 1 burn bans and to ban the sale of mortars, citing multiple recent brush fires and wildlife disturbance on Whidbey Island.
The appeals came during the public comment period. Jackie Lassiter, speaking for Citizens for Safe and Humane Fireworks of Island County, said local media and emergency logs show multiple fires this season and asked the board to “add consumer fireworks to the list of prohibited fire uses during a level 1 burn ban.” Lassiter cited a South Whidbey Record article and county emergency-call logs that she said show eight different brush fires on South Whidbey this season and 12 fireworks-related vegetation fires on July 4.
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