With parades, festivals and firework displays cancelled, there’s a boom in business for firework stands catering to those who plan to light their own fireworks at home.
In unincorporated Clark County, it’s legal to set off fireworks and Hazel Dell fireworks stands told FOX 12 they’ve been slammed with business.
“We’ve had a lot more people coming through, good foot traffic,” said Bryant Raeburn with Bomber Brothers Fireworks. “It’s exciting and it feels good because I feel like we are bringing a little happiness to the people who are coming and purchasing.”
Sione Taumoeanga came to the firework stand to buy fireworks for his kids. Taumoeanga said his family usually goes to the fireworks show at Fort Vancouver.
“They’re pretty bummed about it being cancelled, but I’m doing my best to make up for it,” Taumoeanga said.
But all the fun could come with another price: the threat of firework-related fires and accidents.