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The following information has been provided by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department:

Fireworks are illegal in Riverside County; meaning that you may not sell, purchase, transport, store or use fireworks in the County.

The Cities of Blythe, Coachella, Cathedral City and Indio are the only cities that allow the sale and use of State Fire Marshal approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks.

Fireworks purchased in these cities must not be transported, used or possessed outside of these cities in which they were purchased.

Click here to learn more about 4th of July events in Riverside County.

Click here to learn more about 4th of July events in San Bernardino County.

All fireworks, including sparklers are illegal in Riverside County. All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires. Riverside County has very diverse terrain. The vegetation is very dry, where fireworks can easily start a brush fire.

Individuals who cause a wild land fire by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all suppression costs. These costs can run into the millions of dollars.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department law enforcement officers and Riverside County Code Enforcement aggressively enforce Riverside County Ordinance 858, as well as other laws pertaining to the sale, transport, manufacturing storage and use of illegal fireworks.

Those caught with illegal fireworks will be subject to fines, citation and/or arrest; including confiscation of all illegal fireworks.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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