07/06/2026
The Walla Walla Fire Department responded to 17 firework-related or suspected firework-related incidents within the city limits of Walla Walla from July 1-5, 2026. WWFD estimates $15,000 in property damage and approximately $2,200 in WWFD overtime expenses.
The Fire Department called in two personnel on overtime for a total of 27 hours during the 4th of July to assist with heavy call volume and 4th of July in the Park events. In addition, one personnel assigned to Prevention was called in for a total of five hours of overtime, for the inspection of the city fireworks display and the vendor setup for the celebration in Pioneer Park.
As follows is a list of incidents the Walla Walla Fire Department responded to:
7/3/2026 at 2:52 p.m. — 1212 W. Moore St., Walla Walla
Dispatched to natural vegetation fire near a residence
Stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to a field on fire near a home. The reporting party stated the fire was started with fireworks.
7/3/2026 at 8:58 p.m. — Wellington Avenue near Highway 12 overpass, Walla Walla
Dispatched to a natural vegetation fire
Stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to a report of two fires near Wellington Avenue at the Highway 12 overpass. The fire was quickly knocked down, and during the investigation it was found that the fire was caused by fireworks.
7/3/2026 at 11:49 p.m. — 1473 Lower Waitsburg Road, Walla Walla
Dispatched to natural cover fire
Stations 1 and 2 responded to a natural vegetation fire in a field near a residential area. The fire was quickly extinguished, and is presumed to be secondary to fireworks.
7/4/2026 at 12:30 p.m. — 320 N. 7th, Walla Walla
Dispatched to garbage can on fire
Station 1 responded to a garbage can on fire. The fire was contained to the garbage can and was smoldering upon arrival. The fire was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire was undetermined.
7/4/2026 at 12:54 p.m. — 509 W. Alder St., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a natural vegetation fire
Upon arrival, the reporting party had a small 3’x 3’ grass fire extinguished. The fire was caused by fireworks.
7/4/2026 at 8:55 p.m. — 1710 Plaza Way, Walla Walla
Dispatched to a dumpster on fire
Upon arrival, WWFD found a large dumpster on fire burning in the alley way behind 1710 Plaza Way. The fire was extinguished without further incident and is presumed to have been caused by fireworks.
7/4/2026 at 9:32 p.m. — 2315 Eastgate St., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a tree and grass on fire
Upon arrival, Engine 2 found a small grass fire that had extended into a tree. The fire was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire was related to fireworks.
7/4/2026 at 10:11 p.m. — 410 S. Wilbur Ave., Walla Walla
Dispatched to multiple arborvitaes on fire
Engine 2 arrived to a find several tall arborvitaes on fire, as well as a dumpster. The fire was extinguished, and there was evidence of multiple fireworks having been discharged in the area.
7/4/2026 at 10:45 p.m. — 724 Carrie Ave., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a tree on fire near a residence
Engine 1 arrived on scene, and the fire had been extinguished by the homeowner. The reporting party stated the fire was started by fireworks.
7/4/2026 at 11:00 p.m. — 1467 Boyer Ave., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a yard on fire
Engine 3 arrived on scene and was unable to locate any fire.
7/4/2026 at 11:07 p.m. — 500 Edith Ave., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a natural vegetation fire
Stations 1 and 2 along with Walla Walla County Fire Districts #4 and #8 responded to a field on fire that was extending into standing grain. The fire was presumed to be caused by fireworks.
7/4/2026 at 11:19 p.m. — 690 Rocky Road, Walla Walla
Dispatched to a natural vegetation fire
Engine 2 arrived to find a small fire that had been extinguished by the reporting party. The reporting party stated they witnessed fireworks being set off in the area and then two small fires were started.
7/4/2026 at 11:50 p.m. — 1815 Highland Road, Walla Walla
Dispatched to a field on fire
Stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to a field on fire near multiple homes. While enroute, dispatch advised that the fire was out. The fire was caused by fireworks.
7/5/2026 at 1:05 a.m. — 1161 W. Cherry St., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a structure fire
Stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to the area of Cherry and Bowman streets for a reported structure fire. While enroute, dispatch advised that the fire was in the junkyard at Grudzinski’s trucking. The fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was caused by fireworks.
7/5/2026 at 2:23 a.m. — 351 Woodland Ave., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a garbage can on fire
Engine 1 arrived to find a garbage can on fire. The fire was presumed to have been started by firework debris that was disposed of.
7/5/2026 at 4:58 p.m. — 1543 Hobson St., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a field on fire
Engine 2 arrived to find a field on fire south of Granville Street. The fire was quickly spreading and had involved a fence; there were no structures threatened. The fire was extinguished, and during the investigation it was found that the neighbors had been lighting off fireworks, which caused the fire.
7/5/2026 at 11:12 p.m. — 327 E. Rose St., Walla Walla
Dispatched to a natural vegetation fire
Engine 2 arrived on scene and found a small bush that had been on fire. WWPD was already on scene and advised the fire was out upon their arrival. It was reported that the fire was caused secondary to a firework being shot out of a moving vehicle.
