Unincorporated El Paso County allows state-permitted consumer fireworks (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners) but prohibits aerial and explosive fireworks. Fire bans triggered by high fire danger conditions can restrict or ban all fireworks.
Colorado law (C.R.S. §12-28-101 et seq.) allows 'permissible fireworks' — ground-based devices including fountains, sparklers, and ground spinners — but prohibits aerial shells, bottle rockets, and other explosive devices statewide. In unincorporated El Paso County, these same state rules apply. However, El Paso County is in a high fire-risk Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area, and the Board of County Commissioners routinely issues fire restrictions or Stage 1/Stage 2 bans during dry summer months that prohibit all open burning including fireworks. Check the El Paso County Sheriff's Office website or call 719-520-7100 for current fire restrictions before using any fireworks.
Use of illegal (aerial) fireworks: misdemeanor under state law, fines up to $1,000. Violations during a burn ban can result in additional citations and liability for fire suppression costs.
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