The Brief
- Fireworks are illegal in many parts of Western Washington, including in Tacoma, where even sparklers are illegal.
- Tacoma Fire responded to 18 firework-related calls on July 4 last year.
- The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe provides a space to legally buy and shoot-off fireworks.
TACOMA, Wash. – Fireworks, even sparklers, are illegal in Tacoma.
Yet, the fire department spent plenty of resources last Fourth of July dedicated to fireworks.
What they’re saying:…