Glenn County, CA Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Glenn County straddles the Sacramento Valley floor (Willows, Orland, Hamilton City) and the Coast Range foothills to the west (Elk Creek, Stonyford, Mendocino National Forest). On the valley side, the county follows the common Northern California valley pattern of permitting 'Safe and Sane' fireworks. CAL FIRE's Tehama-Glenn Unit has publicly stated that 'These are the only legal fireworks allowed in Tehama and Glenn counties for private use.' 'Safe and Sane' fireworks are those bearing the State Fire Marshal's seal — fountains, sparklers, and ground spinners that do not explode or leave the ground. They are typically sold from licensed nonprofit booths around the Fourth of July in communities such as Orland, Willows, and Hamilton City. All other fireworks — classified as 'dangerous fireworks' under California Health & Safety Code sections 12500 et seq. — including firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky rockets, aerial shells, and Roman candles, are illegal everywhere in California without a state license and a public-display permit. We were unable to retrieve a specific Glenn County Code section confirming a separate rule for unincorporated parcels versus city limits; residents in the higher-risk western foothills (State Responsibility Area / Fire Hazard Severity Zones) should confirm with CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn before using any fireworks, as use can be restricted during high fire danger.