As the Fourth of July approaches, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District reminds residents that fireworks are illegal in most of the county and encourages the public to attend professional displays for a safe celebration.
Fireworks that explode, shoot into the air or move along the ground are prohibited throughout California, county officials said. Even so-called âSafe and Saneâ fireworks, a designation for consumer fireworks that do not leave the ground or explode, are permitted only in a limited number of jurisdictions within the county including Adelanto, Chino, Colton, Needles and Rialto, as well as specific locations in Fontana, Grand Terrace and San Bernardino. Please call the fire department in these cities for more information. For all other areas, including unincorporated parts of the county and cities not listed above, all fireworks are prohibited by law.
Fire prevention officials are encouraging residents to attend public fireworks displays as a safe and legal alternative to using fireworks at home.
For fireworks safety tips, visit the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District website.
