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Warning: Fireworks Are Illegal In Contra Costa County
Fire district officials say hot, dry wind will create a high fire danger this 4th of July holiday.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is reminding
residents that the sale, possession and use of all fireworks is illegal in
this county.
The law even prohibits the use of sparklers and other so-called
"safe and sane" fireworks, Fire Marshal Lewis Broschard said.
People who have illegal fireworks for disposal can call their
local police departments or the fire district's main office at 925-941-3300.
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People should not take fireworks to fire stations for disposal,
Broschard said.
This Fourth of July is expected to be hot, windy and dry, which
means high fire danger in the county. Broschard said fireworks cause injuries and fires each year.
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Last year, there were reports of more than 40 fires caused by fireworks in the fire district's service area. Those fires resulted in damage to at least one structure and one person was hurt, Broschard said.
Fire officials urge residents to enjoy fireworks by attending public displays conducted by professionals.
They also urge parents to make sure their children don't
have any fireworks and to teach them that fireworks are dangerous.
The fire district has set up a hot line that people can call to find
professional fireworks displays near them. That number is 925-941-3328.
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