Columbia Borough Police Enforce Fireworks Laws Ahead of July Fourth

Columbia Borough Police remind residents that fireworks may not be set off on borough property — including streets, sidewalks and parks — noting fireworks have caused serious fires in the past. The notice specifies that fireworks cannot be ignited or discharged without the property owner's permission; cannot be discharged from or within a motor vehicle or building or toward a motor vehicle or building; cannot be discharged within 150 feet of an occupied structure; and cannot be used while the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or another drug. For more information the department points to the Pennsylvania State Police fireworks safety page and the Columbia Borough ordinance.