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Fireworks caused more fires in Portland this year, 4 years after pyrotechnics ban, fire bureau says
Fireworks caused more fires in Portland this year, 4 years after pyrotechnics ban, fire bureau says
Fireworks caused more fires in Portland this year, 4 years after pyrotechnics ban, fire bureau says

Published on: 07/10/2026

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Portland Fire & Rescue officials reported an 89% increase in fires caused by fireworks on the Fourth of July compared to 2025.

Portland Fire & Rescue has attributed more than 30 fires in the city to fireworks during what it’s calling “fireworks season,” the period from June 23 through July 6. More than half of those fires occurred on July 4.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/07/fireworks-caused-more-fires-in-portland-this-year-4-years-after-pyrotechnics-ban-fire-bureau-says.html

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