Stage 1 Fire Restriction Activated
Due to elevated fire danger, the City of Phoenix has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
All consumer fireworks are prohibited within one mile of mountain preserves, desert parks, regional parks, conservation areas, national forests, and wilderness areas.
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We all deserve to enjoy the holidays, and that means keeping celebrations safe. In response to a significant increase in 2024 in fireworks-related concerns shared with Mayor and City Council offices, as well as a surge in emergency calls to Police and Fire during the July 4 and New Year’s holidays, the City Manager’s Office established the Fireworks Safety Task Force.
A product of that Task Force is the Celebrate Safely campaign. Through education, targeted outreach, and strengthened enforcement, the Task Force is taking steps to stop illegal fireworks usage, prevent fireworks-related injuries and fires, and deter illegal celebratory gunfire.
On May 20, 2026, the Mayor and City Council approved revisions to the Phoenix City Code fireworks provisions. These changes align the City Code with state law and include every state-allowed prohibition on the use, possession, and sale of fireworks within City limits. The ordinance will be effective June 20, 2026.
What's changed:
Use the map on this page to look up any Phoenix address and see what fireworks rules apply in that area. The three different zones are outlined as follows:
• Always Restricted – Fireworks aren’t allowed here unless you have a permit from the Phoenix Fire Department.
• Stage 1 Inactive Area – These spots are within a mile of parks or conservation areas. If Stage 1 restrictions are declared, no fireworks are allowed in the blue areas.
• Stage 1 Active Area – These areas show where fireworks are off‑limits during a Stage 1 restriction unless you have a permit from the Fire Department.
Skip the stress this year and enjoy the free professional fireworks shows hosted by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department instead! One of them is Fabulous Phoenix 4th on July 4 at Steele Indian School Park. This family‑friendly event offers dazzling displays and fun activities for all ages, without the danger of handling fireworks at home. Leave it to the pros and help keep our neighborhoods safe from fires and injuries.
Another option is Light up the Sky. It's also a free, family-friendly event! Join us Thursday, July 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at American Family Fields in Phoenix for an evening of community fun, live entertainment, games, and delicious food vendors.
The night wraps up with a spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9:10 p.m. There's no admission fee, so just bring your family, friends, and festive spirit!
Mishandling fireworks can turn a celebration into tragedy. Sadly, every year, thousands of people across the country get injured by fireworks, and sometimes those injuries can be deadly. To stay safe:
Illegal Fireworks Year-round:
Legal Fireworks During Legal Use Dates:
Novelty Items Legal Year-round:
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Soak ‘em if you got ‘em. Never just immediately toss fireworks—spent or otherwise—into a garbage can, alley bin, or brush pile, as smoldering debris can easily spark a fire. Instead, place used fireworks in a bucket of water and let them soak thoroughly overnight.
Once they’re fully saturated and cool to the touch, you can safely dispose of them in your garbage bin. To prevent fires caused by fireworks, always handle used fireworks with extreme caution.
Taking a few extra minutes to soak fireworks helps protect your home, your neighbors, and your community from preventable fires.
The City of Phoenix is dedicating additional patrols throughout the holiday season to curb the use of illegal fireworks and keep our neighborhoods safe.
These proactive patrols will focus on responding to community reports, enforcing the law, and educating residents about safe and legal alternatives.
The use of illegal fireworks has real consequences. It can result in fines up to $2,500 or criminal misdemeanor charges punishable by up to six months in jail.
If you see or hear illegal fireworks being used, please report it by calling the non-emergency line at 602-262-6151. In an emergency, always call 9-1-1.
Fireworks may be exciting for many, but the sudden booms can be deeply distressing for some of our neighbors. Veterans living with PTSD can experience severe anxiety, flashbacks, and disrupted sleep when unexpected explosions occur. Pets, especially dogs, are also highly sensitive to loud noises and can become terrified, disoriented, or run away during fireworks activity. By choosing safer celebrations and following Arizona’s fireworks laws, you help protect those who may be most impacted—supporting the well-being of our vets, pets, and the entire community.
For pet owners, consider this advice from the American Veterinary Medical Association:
Fireworks may look fun, but they can make our air dirty.
When many people set off fireworks, tiny particles go into the air. In the winter, cold air can trap these particles close to the ground, making it harder for everyone to breathe—especially kids, older adults, and people with asthma.
The Maricopa Association of Governments explains how fireworks add to air pollution and what we can do to help. To learn more and see their tips, visit azmag.gov/fireworks.
Do not shoot into the air! Celebrating with gunfire is dangerous, against the law, and punishable by more than five years in prison. Every case will be prosecuted. Phoenix Police enforce Shannon’s law.
In 1999, 14-year-old Shannon Smith was talking on the phone in her Phoenix backyard when a bullet—fired from more than a mile away—fell from the sky and sadly took her life. After this tragedy, her family, police, and community leaders worked together to create a law to help stop this from ever happening again.
Firing a gun into the air within city limits can lead to a Class 6 felony charge. Penalties can include significant fines and prison time.
Please remember: what goes up must come down. Celebrate safely.
