Fireworks Regulations, Sales and Discharge for July 4, 2025

In advance of the upcoming summer season, the Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents that consumer fireworks can only be discharged July 4 in the city limits of Camas and Washougal.

Fireworks can add excitement to Fourth of July celebrations, but it’s important to be respectful of your neighbors while having fun. The Fire Department asks you to communicate your plans and be mindful of your neighbor’s property. Clean up all debris and dispose of it properly.

The Fire Marshal’s office has provided these safety tips to ensure everyone can enjoy their legal fireworks in a safe manner:

Be prepared in case of fire and have a pre-connected garden hose on-hand
Use fireworks on flat, hard surfaces away from buildings, vehicles, dry brush and bystanders
Place discharged fireworks in a bucket full of water overnight
Closely supervise children and pets and do not let children ignite fireworks
Beware of sparklers, as they can cause serious burns or catch clothes on fire

Fire Marshal Ron Schumacher also cautions residents to be aware of summer weather conditions and reminds those who choose to discharge fireworks to be vigilant with fireworks safety. July 3rd and 4th are the busiest times for first responders with call volume tripling. Injuries and fires will take priority, and other regular calls for service are still happening and need to be addressed, such as medical calls and car accidents. Please note, there may also be delays in response due to extreme call volume.

If you witness or see something on fire or if there is a medical or life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1. However, reports of illegal fireworks usage can be reported to CRESA, by either filling out a form at CRESA.wa.gov, visiting https://cresa.wa.gov/contact/online-reporting/reporting-fireworks-complaints or by calling the Call Center at 360-597-7888.

Fireworks stands in both Camas and Washougal will be open July 2 - July 4, from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., and in Camas again July 5, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

A 2017 ordinance limits firework use in Washougal to safe and sane fireworks only. Any fireworks that fly, explode, or travel more than six feet on the ground or one foot into the air (such as mortars and roman candles) do not fit the definition of safe and sane and are illegal for use in the city limits of Washougal.

To combat the illegal use of fireworks, fire and police personnel will be patrolling neighborhoods. Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal Ron Schumacher cautions that using illegal fireworks or discharging fireworks outside of legally permitted dates and times may result in a fine and/or confiscation.

“The penalties start at $250 for the first offense, $500 fine for a second offense,” Schumacher said. “There’s $750 fine for a third offense and $1,000 fine for each subsequent offense within a three-year period,” he said.

For up-to-date firework information:

https://www.cityofcamas.us/fire-ems/page/fireworks-safety

Legal Dates/Times for Fireworks Sales and Discharge - Camas and Washougal:

Fireworks Safety | Camas WA

Camas Residents - Complete List of Legal Consumer Fireworks:

https://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Consumer-Fireworks-Legal-in-Washington.pdf

Washougal Residents - Complete List of Safe and Sane Fireworks:

https://cityofwashougal.us/fireworks

Unsure if you’re in the city limits?

https://clark.wa.gov/code-administration/fireworks

Camas Fireworks Ordinance Goes into Effect Fall 2025

A new Camas Municipal Code prohibiting the sales, purchase, possession, and discharge of aerial shell kits with reloadable tubes, commonly known as mortars, will take effect September 16, 2025. (Ordinance No. 24-011):

Ordinance No. 24-011 | Code of Ordinances | Camas, WA | Municode Library