Firework Season Brings Safety Concerns
EUGENE, Ore. — Fire officials and firework vendors are encouraging customers to put safety first this holiday season. Firework sales officially started on June 23 and will run through July 6. There...
View ArticleFirework Ban Will Not Take Place
EUGENE, Ore. — Despite previous safety concerns, Eugene will not be placing a ban on fireworks in the coming weeks. Although officials considered restricting fireworks in areas with high fire risk, the...
View ArticleEugene Discussing Fireworks Problems
EUGENE, Ore. — How you celebrate the 4th of July could be changing if you live in Eugene city limits. City councilors are working on new rules that could impact the use of fireworks. The Eugene Police...
View ArticlePolice Educate About Fireworks Rules
EUGENE, Ore. — Big changes for using fireworks in Eugene are in effect. And if you don’t follow the new rules, you could face a fine of up to $500. Eugene city councilors approved two new ordinances...
View ArticleFirework Ordinance for New Year’s Eve
EUGENE, Ore. — Here’s a reminder before New Year’s Eve festivities get under way. Fireworks are only legal in Eugene on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Earlier this year, the Eugene City Council made a change to...
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