San Bernardino County is facing a dangerous wildland fire season this year. Fireworks are known to start many brushfires, and fire and law enforcement agencies will be conducting operations this year to stop illegal fireworks. In addition, many pets are terrified of fireworks. July 5 is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters as residents search for their lost and missing pets who ran off when fireworks started.
California has banned any fireworks that explode, shoot into the air, or move along the ground. Possession and use of illegal firework—like firecrackers, skyrockets, and others—will result in a ticket; fines are up to $1,250 for the first offense with the possibility of arrest. In addition, property owners may be cited if they allow fireworks to be possessed, stored or used on their property. Ernest Figueroa says the county fire department has created a new tool to help residents report suspected illegal fireworks…
The Office of the Fire Marshal just launched an Illegal Fireworks Reporter website that allows people to report illegal fireworks online. Residents may make an anonymous report on the website. Include the date, time, and specific location of the suspected illegal activity. Photos and videos may be included in the submission of each report, and can aid in the investigation of alleged violations.
To make an anonymous report, residents may visit https://bit.ly/SBCoReportFireworks.
