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Fireworks are illegal in Aurora

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Contributed by: City of Aurora on 6/27/2007

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Aurora Fire Department urges all citizens to celebrate safely and to remember that all fireworks are illegal within Aurora city limits.

Handled by professionals, fireworks can add to our enjoyment of many holidays. However, to keep holidays from turning tragic, leave the fireworks to professionals.Hospital emergency rooms treat more than 8,000 people injured by fireworks each year. Young people suffer the greatest majority of fireworks injuries to eyes, head or hands.

Even seemingly harmless sparklers cause many injuries.Fireworks related injuries are only part of the danger. The careless use of private fireworks results in considerable fire and property damage each year, with aerial fireworks used illegally in populated areas often being the cause.

Although some types of fireworks can be sold in unincorporated areas of Arapahoe and Adams counties surrounding the City of Aurora, it is illegal to possess or use any fireworks anywhere in the city.

The City of Aurora Police and Fire Departments will be teaming together to enforce this ordinance and to ensure that Aurora residents celebrate safely on Independence Day.

Any fireworks encountered by the Police and Fire Departments fireworks will be confiscated and the person in possession may be ticketed.

If you have any questions involving fireworks, contact the Aurora Fire Department at 303-326-8999.

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