The City of White Salmon announced it will ban the use of fireworks on the Fourth of July within its city limits.  According to a statement issued by the City on Monday, Mayor Marla Keethler declared an emergency due to the current heat wave and with no significant relief before the holiday weekend.  The statement says current conditions present a very real, immediate threat of fire, and strong wind gusts are expected later this week.  The city encourages all individuals and businesses to refrain from any and all activities that could cause sparks or flame: don’t flick cigarette butts out of windows, watch lawn mowers for sparks, check safety tow chains on trailers, and avoid parking on grassy areas, as catalytic converters under cars can get really hot and start fires.  The situational fireworks ban is only in effect on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., as fireworks are already prohibited in White Salmon except for July 4 and December 31.  The Port of Klickitat will be allowing residents to safely discharge fireworks at Bingen Point from 8pm to 11pm this Sunday, July 4.