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Sale of Fireworks Banned in Grand Junction, Parts of Montrose County

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Jun 29, 2012 at 6:51 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 29, 2012 at 9:29 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- As a result of the many fires in Colorado, the use of fireworks was banned weeks ago. However, on Friday afternoon, the sale of fireworks was also banned in the Grand Junction area and parts of Montrose County.


Fireworks City, a store in Grand Junction, is now closed until next year. The owner says they have experienced bans before, but never to this extent.

Officials say due to the extreme hot and dry weather, they're taking every precaution imaginable to make sure nothing else will start a fire.

Christine Decoster, a Redlands resident, says she is happy to see authorities crack down. "I think if someone were to buy them, they'd probably use them, and they'd probably do it in their backyard or somewhere where they don't think the police can find them. As we're in a Stage 2, I don't think that it's appropriate this year. It's just not worth it."

Aileen Logan, co-owner of Black Cat Fireworks in Montrose, says her family's fireworks business is struggling financially due to these bans. "Normally, by now, I've made enough to pay my bills. This year, I know I can't pay for most of them. I understand the hysterical danger of not adding any extra to the lightning and mother nature, but I also think that they can get a little more hysterical on cigarettes," said Logan.

Montrose County has also banned the sale of fireworks, but the city of Montrose still allows fireworks to be sold. There are currently two stands open.

As a result of the ban, many Fourth of July fireworks shows have also been canceled.

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H.B. said on Saturday, Jun 30 at 3:51 PM

They should have banned them from selling fireworks everywhere in Colorado.

Jenn said on Saturday, Jun 30 at 9:08 AM

I hope that anyone who has fireworks in Colorado will choose NOT to set their fireworks off and choose to watch a firework display on TV instead. One year without fireworks isn't gonna hurt anyone, but another fire started because of fireworks will affect everyone.

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