Fourth Of July

Witnesses said a fire that destroyed a vacant building in Northeast Portland’s Lloyd District was started by fireworks, but officials said that hasn’t been confirmed.

Portland leaders agreed on Wednesday to ban the sale and use of personal fireworks year-round as climate change increases the risk of a deadly fire.

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Here are some of the Northwest’s top Fourth of July celebrations, offering everything from Main Street parades to glittering fireworks displays.

This is the last year residents in Vancouver will be allowed to buy and use fireworks in city limits – and the last year for less than law abiding Oregonians who cross the Columbia River to purchase fireworks you can’t buy in Portland.

Here are some of the Northwest’s top Fourth of July celebrations, offering everything from Main Street parades to glittering fireworks displays.

Sparklers cause more injuries than any other type of firework, according to reports made by emergency rooms in Oregon.

The Portland Fire Bureau has decided against banning fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, so long as the weather cooperates.