3 injured, one taken to hospital after illegal fireworks explosion on 4th of July
A spokesman said fire investigators are trying to determine if the injured parties lit the fireworks or were “collateral damage from others lighting them.”
City officials hope increased patrols in ‘hot spots’ will limit fireworks barrage this year
City officials presented the tools and policies they hope will contribute to a quieter holiday celebration this year after the city saw thousands of calls pour in last year from residents complaining about illegal fireworks.
City adds new fees to fireworks citations that could cost violators thousands of dollars
An estimate from the police department said those costs could range from $5,080 to $19,460 for a larger seizure. Those numbers do not include estimates from the fire department, which could add even more to the penalty.
Property managers, landlords, tenants will now be liable for those who violate fireworks law
The vote will allow the city attorney’s office to issue municipal citations and seek the cost of recovery for police, fire, and other city personnel from those violating the law.
Fireworks penalties may costs thousands of dollars more this year—and target property owners
The proposal would expand who could be cited for illegal fireworks and up the penalty.
Long Beach to offer free block party permits in effort to limit illegal fireworks on July 4
People applying for the $100 permit can get it for free, but they have to pledge the party will be a fireworks-free zone. All fireworks are illegal in the city.
Free permits for block parties? It could become the city’s newest tool to try and reduce illegal fireworks use
Councilwoman Stacy Mungo Flanigan is proposing the city waive the $100 permit fees this year for block parties as a way to get more eyes on the streets, she said Wednesday.
City to look at stiffer fines, community service to curb illegal fireworks use
A total of 13 people were cited for fireworks use on the Fourth of July and now city leaders are looking to stiffer fines and better enforcement to ensure a more peaceful holiday next year.
City is taking a crack at getting tougher on fireworks violators
With many changes already in place, the City Council wants to see how it can better enforce the city’s fireworks ban this year and in the future.
You can now submit fireworks complaints on an online portal
Residents can use the online portal to report addresses that are lighting off illegal fireworks and upload video or photo evidence to aid in the prosecution of those cases.