Fireworks prohibited in city limits and on public property in Sweetwater County

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Tyler Johnson, [email protected]

SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING (June 21, 2021) – Thinking about shooting off fireworks for Independence Day?

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Fireworks in Sweetwater County can be shot off, but only on private property and it can’t be within city limits of Rock Springs and Green River.

“You’re not supposed to do it in the county unless it’s on private property and you have permission from the property owner,” said Sweetwater Fire Station No. 1 Chief Scott Kitchner.

He said that if someone decides to shoot fireworks from a private property and it lands someone else’s property where I fire might start, that person is responsible.

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According to the Bureau of Land Management, fireworks are illegal on BLM property as well.

Fortunately, many local businesses in Rock Springs have come together to fund a fireworks show at the Sweetwater Events Complex. The fireworks show is typically funded by the city. However, due to budget circumstances thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was unable to this year.

Partners include Infinity Power & Controls, Kelly’s Convenience Centers, the Spicer Family Foundation, Sweetwater Speedway, WyoRadio and the city of Rock Springs.

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The show is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, and the best place to catch the action is across the street from the main entrance or in the grand stand parking lot.

Fire Restrictions

With the increase in temperatures and dryness in Sweetwater County, fire chiefs throughout the county are meeting Wednesday at 1 p.m. to discuss potential fire restrictions in the area.

As of Monday, the only fire restriction in place is around the Flaming Gorge, which was declared by Ashley National Forest officials.

“I can tell you right now it’s coming. The fire restrictions are coming because it’s been so dry,” said Kitchner.

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