Nature of Incident: Fireworks Safety Reminder
Date & Time: Independence Day 2018
Narrative:
As people throughout the county celebrate the Independence Day holiday in the coming week,
the sheriff’s office would like to remind residents and visitors to the area that all fireworks are
illegal to possess or use throughout Ventura County. The exception is in the city of Fillmore,
which allows only designated “Safe and Sane” fireworks to be purchased and used within the
city limits.
With the dry conditions and recent impacts from wildfires, the use of fireworks poses an
extreme fire danger in our communities. Deputies will be actively enforcing laws pertaining to
the possession or use of illegal fireworks. Depending on the type or amount of fireworks,
violators could be subject to citation or arrest.
Another problem that occurs on Independence Day is the use of firearms for celebratory
purposes. The discharge of any firearm or BB device in a grossly negligent manner is a
misdemeanor in the state of California and is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for
up to one year.
The best way to enjoy fireworks and other local festivities is to attend one of the many
organized community events listed here:
https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2018/06/28/where-see-4th-july-fireworks-venturacounty-
fireworks-near-me/742217002/
Residents can report firework violations in sheriff’s jurisdictions by calling our communications
center at (805)654-9511, or 9-1-1 in an emergency situation.
Prepared by: Sgt. Eric Buschow
Media Release Date: June 29, 2018
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Eric Buschow (805)947-8129
[email protected]
Approved by: Captain Garo Kuredjian
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