The sale of fireworks is allowed by a fireworks stand authorized by the city of East Helena within the city limits (in the purple line). The sale of fireworks is allowed from June 24 to July 3 from ten a.m. (10:00 a.m.) to ten a.m. (10 p.m.) and on July 4 from ten a.m. (10 a.m.) to twelve a.m. (12 p.m.) midnight. For dates and times of New Year`s fireworks sales, please view the current municipal code online or in PDF format here. Unloading hours within the city limits are ten a.m. (10:00 a.m.) to ten a.m. (10 p.m.) on July 1 to July 3 and ten a.m. (10 a.m.) to twelve a.m.

(12 p.m.) midnight on July 4. A list of permitted fireworks that can be sold and/or extinguished in the city of East Helena can be found here by clicking or typing. For more information, including permit questions, please call or visit City Hall: 306 E. Main Street in East Helena (406) 227-5321Open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidaysThe Montana Legislature passed and the Governor signed House Bill 215 in the last session in 2021. With immediate effect, HB 215 has aligned State Law MCA 50-37-105 with Federal Law 27 CFR 555.11. While some fireworks, such as Roman candles, may be sold and unloaded in areas of Montana, such as Lewis and Clark counties, the City of East Helena will consider and consider that these types of fireworks can be sold and extinguished within the city limits. Fire Marshal Lou Antonick spoke to MTN about the dangers of dismantling fireworks. Merrill advises parents to make sure fireworks are age-appropriate and urges everyone to be safe there. “Fireworks can be dangerous in a city like this, with all the buildings and houses and all the foliage we have in the city,” said Monica Kuehn, Helena`s police officer, “It`s just safer to be in a slightly more open area.

It`s safer for people to turn on their fireworks, and the city of Helena is not that place.â The veteran-run booth expects to sell more than 10,000 fireworks by the end of the 4th. Antonick said: “The concern we obviously have is both from a fire perspective, because it`s so easy to start fires with structures, brush, trees or grass. And there have been major fires that have occurred in the Helena area as a result of fireworks. Fire department officials say the number one they hear from fireworks calls is that the person didn`t expect it to tip over or generate so many sparks. Fireworks sales in Lewis and Clark counties began on Monday, June 24. The Helena City Code prohibits the lighting of fireworks of any kind within the city limits, including the Lewis and Clark County Exhibition Center. While it is legal to light fireworks in Lewis and Clark counties, it is illegal to detonate fireworks within the city limits of Helena. Due to drier weather this spring and strong winds, the Helena Police Department and Fire Station One have implemented a zero-tolerance policy to light fireworks of any kind over the next two weeks.

Authorities also recommend keeping fireworks for children away if they are not supervised by an adult. “It`s a constant joy to help people celebrate our country`s independence,” Merrill said. “When the kids come here, they light up like fireworks and they can`t wait to get out and see the big sparks flying and enjoying them.” The City of East Helena has laws that limit the days and times when fireworks can be sold and turned off, as well as the type of fireworks that can be sold and/or unloaded. HELENA â Fireworks is now legal to buy and launch in Montana for July 4th. HELENA â There is a strict policy for fireworks during Independence Day for residents of Helena. Bob Drake, Chief of the Tri-Lakes Arson Department, emphasizes the importance of using common sense and being prepared when using fireworks. Drake added that he`s not anti-fireworks, he just wants people to be safe so someone`s life isn`t in danger. Early Monday morning, stalls were set up in the Helena area to prepare patriotic night owls. The TNT kiosk at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Joslyn Street already had several customers at the first hour of opening.

Fireworks are also banned on federal and state lands, such as in national forests and/or state fishing grounds. You definitely want to be sure of everything. Pay attention to where you turn them on. Even though the weather was beautiful and so on, it`s still something to watch out for,” Merrill said. Police and firefighters said fireworks can be dangerous and pose a significant risk to bushfires where leaves and buildings are nearby. They light the fireworks, it falls and then shoots under their vehicle or in their garage. Do not give the fire an opening to enter a house or structure.â People are advised to wear appropriate clothing and be prepared to put out a small fire. Having the right tools like a shovel or hose to extinguish small fires can make all the difference before it becomes a big one.

“I just want them to be used safely and not lose a volunteer, a resident or a home because something happens unexpectedly,” Drake explained. Anyone caught violating the regulations is cited and can face a fine of up to $500. Helena Police Department and Fire Station One are working with additional staff for the holidays. Marine Corps veteran James Merrill works on the booth with his family and says his favorite part is seeing the kids` faces shine every year. “Think about what can happen and then plan for it,” Drake said. Think about where it will land. If it is something that can burn, many of them go down hot enough to light a fire. Think about what can happen, can you live with it? If the answer is no, don`t do it.