About 1000 fireworks complaints lodged in Clark County

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Independence Day holiday is known for spectacular fireworks displays -- and personal fireworks that often cause damage and disruption.

In recent years, area emergency responders have implemented hotlines for people to call and report illegal fireworks being used -- instead of calling 911 and tying up dispatchers from more urgent calls. In Clark County, officials began a fireworks hotline in 2021 and it has been really beneficial to authorities.

Clark...