MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: June 16, 2021 149 If you are planning to launch fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, take note: Fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County, and there is now a $500 fine for those setting off fireworks in Edmonds. South County Fire spokesperson Leslie Hynes noted in a press release that fireworks use is now banned year-round in South County Fire’s entire service area, including the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated neighborhoods. (See map) In addition, those setting off fireworks in Edmonds now face a stiff penalty if they are caught. The Edmonds City Council in September 2020 voted unanimously to get tougher on those who set off illegal fireworks in the city — to the tune of $500 for a first-time offense.