Fire officials urge safety during coming days
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 1 year, 2 months AGO
Courtesy of USFS
As the Fourth of July approaches, local and state agencies are urging the public to celebrate safely.
According to the United States Forest Service, human activity causes nine out of 10 wildfires. To help prevent them, the agency will increase patrols and engage with outdoor recreators throughout the holiday.
“The biggest thing we’re pushing is fireworks — no fireworks are allowed inside the National Forest,” said USFS Fire Prevention Officer Jason Cirksena.
Fireworks, exploding targets and pyrotechnic devices are strictly prohibited in National Forests.
Shoshone County Fire Protection District No. 1 Capt. John Miller hopes residents will stick to Idaho’s “safe and sane” fireworks laws.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2024, there were 11 reported deaths, 14,700 injuries and an estimated $109 million in property damage due to fireworks.