The coastal city of Newport is again banning the use of personal fireworks this summer as concerns about wildfires continue to increase in the state.

As of Monday, the personal use of retail fireworks is banned through Oct. 15. Retail fireworks include cone fountains, cylindrical fountains, flitter sparklers, ground spinners, illuminating torches and wheels among other items, according to the city.

The rule stems from a January 2022 resolution that allows the city to ban the use of fireworks based on weather conditions. However, purchasing fireworks is still permitted inside city limits.

Portland , Milwaukie and Eugene have all banned the use and sale of fireworks year-round, following concerns around fire prevention that were spurred by the Eagle Creek Canyon fire that decimated

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