Starting Tuesday, you can purchase fireworks in the State of Washington, and officials want you to do so responsibly.

"If you are going to be celebrating July 4th with consumer fireworks, be sure you are aware of how to use them to reduce your chances of injuries and fires," says Longview Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway.

“Also, become familiar with the laws regarding which fireworks are legal and when they can be used,” he added.

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The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office said there were 842 fires caused by fireworks last year alone. Those fires resulted in over $4.5 million in losses. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks send over 9,000 people to the emergency room every year.

Residents are required to have a permit if they plan on using fireworks in Longview city parks.

“Over the years, we’ve seen damage to plastic play structures from fireworks. When damaged, they must be repaired or replaced for the safety of the children who play on them, which gets expensive,” said Dunaway.

Fireworks are allowed in the City of Longview during these dates and times:

• June 28 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 11:00 p.m.
• June 29 through July 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• July 4 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
• July 5 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• December 31 (New Year’s Eve) 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on January 1