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Fireworks allowed in certain parts of Whatcom County this New Year’s Eve

Fireworks allowed in certain parts of Whatcom County this New Year’s Eve

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BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – New Year’s Eve will bring plenty of bang around our region – and pyromaniacs are being urged to use caution.

A Whatcom County ordinance allows people to set off fireworks in unincorporated areas from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Wednesday night.

That does not include the Columbia Valley area, which has been placed under a Stage 1 air quality burn ban until further notice.

Certain pyrotechnics, such as bottle rockets and firecrackers, can only be bought and used on tribal territories.

As a reminder, setting off fireworks within Bellingham city limits is illegal.

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