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Arizona’s Fourth of July fireworks are a legal minefield—most sky-filling displays? Illegal. State law bans anything that explodes or flies due to wildfire risks, leaving only ground-based fireworks (with strict rules) as the legal option. That wasn’t always the case: in 1941, all fireworks were banned, and it wasn’t until 2010—thanks to then-lawmaker Andy Biggs—that limited ground fireworks were legalized. But now, fire officials and residents are pushing back, citing rising fire incidents and injuries, arguing even legal fireworks are dangerous. Enforcement is tough: fines up to $2,500 require eyewitnesses. Meanwhile, some lawmakers, like Senator David Gowan (who sells fireworks), want to expand legal options to boost tax revenue. As Independence Day nears, Arizonans must know the rules: buy only legal ground fireworks, follow city/state guidelines, and celebrate safely—or risk fines and danger.

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