The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee has banned the discharge of fireworks across the reservation, effective July 7, citing heightened fire risk from persistent drought and parched ground conditions.
The restriction applies to all fireworks on tribal lands and is enforced under Nez Perce Tribal Code Fireworks Ordinance 6-3-8. The measure reflects growing concern over wildfire potential as the region enters peak fire season with limited moisture in vegetation and soil.
Tribal members and residents with questions about the ban can contact the Tribal Executive Committee at 208-843-2253.
The decision aligns with similar precautions taken across the Pacific Northwest as federal and tribal fire managers prepare for a potentially active summer.