In fact, Kyle Durkan, who visits Indio of Orange County, says, “You can`t buy fireworks at Huntington Beach. The surrounding towns are you. In a unanimous vote by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the Riverside County Fire Department received $100,000 for an action plan that addresses the illegal use of fireworks and offers other options. For more information on how to report fireworks and what to do if you encounter an explosive device, see the Guide to Explosives and Fireworks created by the Sheriff`s Department. Officials say even legal fireworks can cause injury and pose a fire hazard. To report the illegal use or sale of fireworks, please call the Non-Emergency Indio Police Dispatch number at (760) 391-4051. “It wasn`t as big as last year, but the activity continued anyway. We are aware that people are likely to continue this activity beyond the fourth of July, but illegal fireworks are not allowed, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for anyone who continues to use fireworks in the city,” Guitron said. Independence Day is fast approaching and we will answer all your questions regarding the use of fireworks throughout the valley. In Desert Hot Springs, the total number of fireworks-related calls was not yet available Monday. The Riverside County Sheriff`s Department, which covers the cities of Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Coachella, did not respond Monday to the Desert Sun`s request for information about fireworks activities. “When you see something like illegal fireworks, say something. You can do your part to prevent devastating injuries, protect veterans, pets and property by reporting illegal fireworks on riversidesheriff.org,” said Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
There are a few towns in the valley that allow for “safe and healthy” fireworks. In Riverside County, private parties are prohibited from using fireworks except in Blythe, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio, where so-called “safe and reasonable” fireworks certified by the state fire marshal can be sold to the public. In case of capture, fines vary depending on city regulations or damage caused by fireworks. JULY 4: July 4 Power Baseball Game & Fireworks. “A summer tradition in the Coachella Valley for residents and visitors alike.” JULY 4: AAP – Food Samaritans July 4 Charity Gala and Fireworks. O`Donnell House. Includes an open bar, dinner, Entertainment from Keisha D and stunning views of the fireworks. JULY 4: July 4 Pool Party, Concert & Fireworks. Full day full of events for everyone! No matter where you use your fireworks, the fire department recommends using them safely under adult supervision when children are around. Once the fireworks are off, Allison recommends having a five-gallon bucket of water handy and placing the remains of fireworks in the bucket to avoid fires. Andre Alvarado and his family sell fireworks for the first time at a booth at the corner of Route 111 and the date palm in Cathedral City.
They raise funds for the Indians of the PSCC, a football and cheer league in Cathedral City and Palm Springs. The Riverside County Fire Department is compiling a list of all regulated fireworks and Independence Day celebrations taking place throughout the county for posting on its website, according to the report. “All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often cause fires,” Bianco said. “Riverside County has a very diverse terrain. Vegetation has dried up and fireworks can easily trigger a bushfire. People who cause fires with illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all removal costs. These costs can be as high as millions of dollars. Nearly a ton of fireworks were seized by three men, one of whom was also armed, during a month-long crackdown on illegal sales of fireworks in the Coachella Valley, according to the Riverside County Sheriff`s Department. When a similar action plan went into effect last year, Riverside County managed to confiscate about 800 pounds of illegal fireworks, according to the NBC report. Violations of the law are punishable by summonses, fines and even arrests. It is important to check your city`s specific regulations regarding fireworks.
The Cathedral City Police Department made four arrests over the weekend in connection with fireworks and then seized £60 worth of illegal fireworks. In the absence of most of the fireworks in the Coachella Valley this year, the city is asking people to raise their American flags during the long holiday weekend. More fires are reported nationwide on the fourth of July than any other day of the year, and in 2020, about 20,000 fires were started by fireworks, with more than 10,000 fireworks-related injuries, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. Fireworks such as sparks and fountains are allowed. However, fireworks that shoot in the air are not allowed. Devices are primarily pyrotechnic devices that do not explode or fly, including sparks, ground moths, fountains, snappers, and plugs. Municipalities can approve fireworks and the county grants permission for performances in unincorporated communities. “The last festival on July 4 in Beaumont was held in 2019,” a city spokesman said.