City Council Passes an Emergency Resolution Banning Fireworks in Oakridge City Limits

A State of Emergency for the entire City of Oakridge is immediately in effect and will remain in effect until July 9, 2021, unless sooner
terminated or extended by the Oakridge City Council.

Emergency Conditions. The following conditions have resulted in the need for this state of emergency:
A. Extreme heat and dry conditions;
B. Dangerous conditions for the use of fireworks; and
C. Significant likelihood of fire damage from the use of fireworks.

The use of any and all fireworks as defined by ORS 480.111 within the City of Oakridge, during this emergency is strictly prohibited. For
purposes of this section, "use" includes lighting, exploding, or igniting in any way.

Fireworks displays approved by the Oakridge City Council, Oakridge Fire & EMS or the Oregon State Fire Marshall are exempt from this restriction. Use of fireworks that are illegal under state law continue to be prohibited at all times.

Pursuant to City of Oakridge Code § 37.0 any person who violates the measures set forth in this resolution commits a civil infraction and shall be subject to a fine of $500 for each violation and may be prosecuted in municipal court.