Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County fire and law enforcement officials will hold a press conference and public demonstration in Valencia Wednesday to show the potentially lethal danger of illegal fireworks.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger, County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby and Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth, along with representatives from the Grossman Burn Center are slated to discuss the importance of fireworks safety and how to prevent fireworks-related injuries, and the harmful effects of illegal fireworks.
The conference is set for County Fire Station 126, 26320 Citrus Street in Valencia, half a block from City Hall and across the street from the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall.
“Considering the fire we had this last weekend, it is evident that our communities in northern Los Angeles County are really ‘ground zero’ as we enter what could be a very dangerous fire season,” Supervisor Barger said. “As we move closer to the Fourth of July, it is important that we educate the community that the use of fireworks of any kind is illegal and can cause serious injury or death.”
“We want our residents to have a fun Fourth of July, but safety is always our first priority,” Mayor Smyth said.
Possession or use of illegal fireworks can range from a fine of up to $1,000, to one year in county jail. Certain products like M-80’s and M-100’s are considered explosives and are a felony to possess with penalties as high as 16 months in state prison. Parents may also be liable for any damage or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.
A professional pyrotechnic expert will detonate fireworks to demonstrate the power of illegal fireworks. Samples of illegal fireworks will be on display, along with public safety vehicles.
Public safety agencies in the greater Los Angeles area have joined together to promote safety awareness on their respective social media sites. #SummerSafetyLA will be used throughout the summer to raise awareness on all safety-related topics.
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