What's being done when it comes to illegal fireworks in the Triad? If you can't buy it in our state, chances are - you shouldn't be setting it off. Author: Alma McCarty Updated: 11:48 PM EDT July 5, 2021 FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Around the Fourth of July - and during the summer months - there's nothing quite like a spectacular fireworks show. However, most fireworks are illegal in North Carolina if you don't have a license and a permit to set them off. So, what is law enforcement doing to stop it? The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office reports between 35 and 40 fireworks-related calls for service between 7pm and midnight on Independence Day.