Amador County - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced Thursday it will be taking a “zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks over the hot and dry Fourth of July weekend.” Officials are stressing that the penalties for using illegal fireworks can range from a misdemeanor up to felony charges depending on the severity of the damage and cost incurred for fire suppression. “Because our area is so dry and vulnerable to fire… plan instead to attend some of the excellent professionally-produced public firework displays in our area,” said CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Mike Noonan. Only fireworks that possess the approved “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on the packaging are considered legal. Illegal fireworks include such items as sky rockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles and are defined as fireworks that explode, leave the ground, or move about uncontrollably. CAL FIRE encourages citizens to contact their nearest CAL FIRE facility or local fire station if they are unsure whether their fireworks are illegal. “Use Safe and Sane fireworks responsibly, only where permitted, and never around dead or dying vegetation. Never allow children to use fireworks without adult supervision. Parents are liable for injuries or damages caused by their children’s use of fireworks. Check with your local fire department to see if Safe and Sane fireworks are legal to use in your area,” said CAL FIRE in a release. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.-
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Amador County - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced Thursday it will be taking a “zero tolerance stand against anyone possessing, transporting or using illegal fireworks over the hot and dry Fourth of July weekend.” Officials are stressing that the penalties for using illegal fireworks can range from a misdemeanor up to felony charges depending on the severity of the damage and cost incurred for fire suppression. “Because our area is so dry and vulnerable to fire… plan instead to attend some of the excellent professionally-produced public firework displays in our area,” said CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Mike Noonan. Only fireworks that possess the approved “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on the packaging are considered legal. Illegal fireworks include such items as sky rockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles and are defined as fireworks that explode, leave the ground, or move about uncontrollably. CAL FIRE encourages citizens to contact their nearest CAL FIRE facility or local fire station if they are unsure whether their fireworks are illegal. “Use Safe and Sane fireworks responsibly, only where permitted, and never around dead or dying vegetation. Never allow children to use fireworks without adult supervision. Parents are liable for injuries or damages caused by their children’s use of fireworks. Check with your local fire department to see if Safe and Sane fireworks are legal to use in your area,” said CAL FIRE in a release. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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