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Residents in the Fountain Valley area fall under different rules when it comes to fireworks. Unincorporated El Paso County residents may not use fireworks, but Fountain residents may.

“Currently we are under Stage 1 fire restrictions for unincorporated El Paso County due to the ongoing hot, dry weather conditions which compounds the danger of using fireworks,” said Jacqueline Kirby, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer. “We would like to remind citizens that the sale, use or possession of any firework is illegal. Violators may be punished by a fine of up to $7...