Mile High Fireworks
Coverage of Mile High Fireworks in the Nexus archive.
- Police deploy drones across Denver metro to crack down on illegal Fourth of July fireworks
Law enforcement agencies in the Denver metro area are using drones during the Fourth of July weekend to address illegal fireworks complaints. Wheat Ridge and Northglenn Police Departments deploy drones for surveillance and location identification, while Commerce City allows legal fireworks sales until 11 p.m. on July 3 and 4. A local fireworks vendor emphasizes safety education for customers.
- Aurora lifts fire ban to allow for purchase and use of fireworks through Fourth of July
Aurora Fire Rescue temporarily lifted the city's Stage 1 Fire Restriction to permit the sale and use of ground fireworks from June 15 through July 4. The decision followed an assessment of three fire risk metrics, with only one exceeding thresholds. Only ground fireworks like sparklers are allowed, while aerial or explosive fireworks remain illegal.