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Illegal fireworks in your neighborhood? Here’s who to contact

Morgan Whitley

FILE - Spectators watch as fireworks explode overhead during the Fourth of July celebration at Pioneer Park, on July 4, 2013, in Prescott, Ariz. The skies over a scattering of Western cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July in 2022 as some big fireworks displays are canceled again, this time for pandemic related supply chain or staffing problems, or fire concerns amid dry weather. The city of Phoenix cited supply chain issues in canceling its three major Independence Day fireworks shows. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado law declares that any firework that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal everywhere in the state, but that doesn’t stop some from celebrating July Fourth with a bang.

According to the Colorado Legislative Council, firecrackers, rockets, roman candles, cherry bombs, mortars and M-80s are illegal unless done in public or professional displays.

Almost all of Colorado is currently in some drought. The worst drought is in the southern part of the state. The drought makes illegal fireworks even more dangerous, as they could spark a fire at any moment.

The spectacular explosion is a longstanding tradition to celebrate America’s independence, but there are numbers and websites you can use to report neighborhood displays that get out of hand.

Counties and cities are asking the public to only call 911 if it is an emergency or if someone is injured.

How to report illegal fireworks

Here is who you can contact by city or county:

If you are caught illegally using fireworks, it could cost you as much as $2,750.