JACKSON, Wyo. — Independence Day is here! As the holiday spirit spreads, remember that fireworks are not allowed in Teton County, nor on surrounding public lands.
The ban on pyrotechnics is part of local fire regulations, as fireworks can accidentally ignite wildfires in these dry, summery conditions. Fire danger in the area is high.
“Our fire danger is real, and your choices matter,” Teton County posted to its website this month.
The Town of Jackson (TOJ) notes that the Fire Marshal determines whether professional firework displays are possible each year depending on fire danger. As of June 30, the marshal determined that recent moisture reduced wildfire risk: “Current conditions indicate a low probability that a wildfire would ignite or spread,” TOJ posted to Facebook.
Fireworks are only permitted via the special event process through TOJ or Teton County. Sparklers, however, are permitted. While still technically a type of firework, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS categorizes them differently because of “their low-explosion nature,” according to the agency’s website.
“Please use great care when handling sparklers,” the Fire/EMS website states.
The public is invited to watch professionally produced and monitored firework shows at the base of Snow King Mountain in Jackson on July 4 and at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village on July 3 and July 4.
