“The Bay Area saw a dramatic increase in illegal fireworks activity during this time last year, resulting in over 30 preventable fireworks-related fires in San José alone,” said Robert Sapien Jr., San José Fire Department Fire Chief. Cities throughout the County will focus efforts on enforcement and residents are encouraged to report illegal fireworks use through the process determined by their home city or town. We know that one spark can have disastrous consequences.”Ī countywide public outreach and education campaign began June 21 to educate residents that when it comes to fireworks, “ Not Worth It” and can result in dangerous fires and serious injuries. “It is absolutely critical that residents understand the extreme risk of fire at a time of the year when the weather is hot and vegetation is susceptible. “Vegetation is drought-stressed, dry and primed to burn,” said Santa Clara County Acting Fire Chief Brian Glass. This year, the danger of fireworks-caused fires is extreme.
Santa Clara County’s ‘social host’ Fireworks Ordinance holds property owners responsible for illegal use of fireworks on their property. Residents will incur fines for using, possessing, storing, or selling illegal fireworks. SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – In time for the Fourth of July holiday, fire agencies from throughout Santa Clara County have partnered to remind residents that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable. Santa Clara County Fire agencies warn residents of the extreme danger of fireworks
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