Aurora lifting fire restrictions to allow 4th of July fireworks

Despite Colorado sitting in a drought through over 90% of the state, Aurora Fire Rescue will be lifting their fire restrictions which people to purchase and set off fireworks through the 4th of July holiday.

The city code allows that to happen if the fire risk is not high, which had many wondering whether it would be allowed this year given the states extremely dry conditions.

Via the City of Aurora’s website, below are the rules for this years fireworks season:

• Fireworks can be purchased and used in Aurora only from June 15 to July 4.
• Fireworks that DO NOT leave the ground or explode are allowed. Examples of allowed fireworks are fountains, wheels, sparklers, snakes and ground spinners. Examples of prohibited fireworks are firecrackers, bottle rockets, lady fingers, mortars, and roman candles.
• You must be age 16 or older to possess or use fireworks, unless supervised by someone age 21 or older.
• The city’s fire chief has the right to ban the sale, use, possession or discharge of fireworks as conditions dictate.
• Even legal fireworks can make loud noises that may be startling to those suffering from anxiety or PTSD, and to pets. Be courteous and respectful of those around you, and keep pets indoors in a safe, quiet place

People are reminded that this only allows ground fireworks and not those that leave the ground or explode.