The Dalles City Council asked municipal staff to provide more data on fireworks-related fires in the area as it discussed whether any kind of a ban on the personal use of fireworks is in order.  Most councilors seem to be leaning toward continuing doing what they do now, considering the issue on an as-needed basis in consultation with Wasco County and Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue officials and institute a ban when conditions warrant.  City staff asked for direction on whether they should look into developing a ban that would take effect on an annual basis, in part after a ban adopted in late June of last year due to dry conditions led to input from non-profit agencies selling fireworks that they were hurt financially.  Councilor Dan Richardson favored looking at the topic on an annual basis and noted that people need to be aware drought-related bans are a possibility.  Another subject discussed:  how many fireworks-related fires are caused by fireworks already banned in Oregon, and whether going further does much to improve safety.