Jefferson County authorities announced aggressive enforcement of fire restrictions on July 3, 2026, implementing a total ban on personal fireworks in unincorporated areas ahead of the holiday weekend.
The measure aims to mitigate unprecedented wildfire and drought risks across the state.
Violators face confiscation of their items and financial penalties reaching up to $600.
The emergency measure, which includes a prohibition on the sale of fireworks, was enacted by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners.
Officials Urge Compliance
"Even sparklers are illegal, no fireworks whatsoever," said Mark Techmeyer, Director of Public Affairs for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
"The Board of County Commissioners in Jefferson County two days ago voted to ban the sale of fireworks in unincorporated Jefferson County as well," Techmeyer added.
The restriction targets personal use specifically, distinguishing consumer activities from regulated community events.
Public displays handled by certified technicians remain permitted under current guidelines.
"We've got to take care of one another.
This is an unprecedented fire risk environment that we're currently in, not just in Jefferson County, but statewide," Techmeyer said.
Sanctioned events, such as the scheduled 'Red, White, and You' display at Clement Park in Littleton, are still authorized to proceed.
Organizers noted that the event remains subject to weather conditions and ongoing fire bans, with personnel from West Metro and South Metro Fire Rescues staging on-site.
"Number one, they know what they're doing, they're the professionals, they do this for a living, versus any of us that just go to a firework stand and get some bottle rockets and start setting them off in the street in front of our house, they end up everywhere," Techmeyer said.
Local agencies have established multiple communication channels for the public to report illegal firework activity.
Residents can use the JeffCom911 mobile application, submit online forms, or contact a dedicated fireworks hotline at 303-980-7340, which operates from 7 p.
m. to 1 a.
m. nightly through the weekend.
"Anything you can do to not be setting a spark somewhere that it shouldn't be, use common sense, take care of one another, follow the law, no fireworks at all, and we'll get through this Fourth of July safe and sound," Techmeyer said.
