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Imperial County Reminds Residents to Celebrate Safely and Follow Fireworks Regulations
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the County of Imperial encourages residents and visitors to celebrate safely and responsibly by following local fireworks regulations and avoiding the use of illegal fireworks.
The Imperial County Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services remind the public that the sale and use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Imperial County, including Bombay Beach, Heber, Niland, Ocotillo, Palo Verde, Salton City, Seeley, and Winterhaven.
Under County of Imperial Ordinance 8.24, no person may possess, offer for sale, sell, use, or display fireworks of any kind within the unincorporated territory of Imperial County. Violations may result in a fine of up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.
The sale and use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks may be allowed within incorporated cities, including Brawley, Calipatria, Calexico, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, and Westmorland. Residents are encouraged to check with their city for local fireworks ordinances before purchasing or using fireworks.
The County also reminds residents and visitors, especially those living or celebrating within a 5-mile radius of the Imperial County Airport, to avoid using illegal fireworks or pyrotechnics near the airport. Illegal fireworks can disrupt airport operations, create dangerous conditions for pilots and passengers, and put the community at risk.
Illegal fireworks in California include any fireworks that explode, rise into the air, move along the ground, or are not approved and labeled “Safe and Sane” by the California State Fire Marshal.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a professional show. The County encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly, follow local regulations, and help keep neighborhoods, families, and skies safe this Fourth of July holiday.
Fireworks Safety Social Media Toolkit
Help us keep Imperial County safe this Fourth of July. Download and share these fireworks safety graphics with your family, friends, neighbors, and community networks. Together, we can remind residents to follow local fireworks regulations, avoid illegal fireworks, protect children and pets, and choose safer ways to celebrate.
Choose a Professional Show
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a professional show.
Fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers and can cause thousands of injuries each year. Celebrate responsibly by choosing safer activities such as professional fireworks shows, drone shows, BBQs, glow sticks, music, or light shows.
This Fourth of July, enjoy the celebration while keeping your family, pets, neighbors, and community safe.
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La forma más segura de disfrutar los fuegos artificiales es asistiendo a un espectáculo profesional.
Los fuegos artificiales no son seguros en manos de consumidores y pueden causar miles de lesiones cada año. Celebre de manera responsable eligiendo actividades más seguras como espectáculos profesionales, espectáculos de drones, parrilladas, pulseras luminosas, música o espectáculos de luces.
Este 4 de Julio, disfrute la celebración mientras
protege a su familia, mascotas, vecinos y comunidad.
How Hot Does a Sparkler Burn?
Sparklers may look harmless, but they can burn up to 1,200°F.
That is hot enough to cause serious burns, especially for young children. Never allow small children to handle sparklers or fireworks, and always keep a safe distance from anything that burns, sparks, or explodes.
This Fourth of July, celebrate safely and help prevent injuries.
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Las bengalas pueden parecer inofensivas, pero pueden arder hasta aproximadamente 1,000°C.
Esa temperatura puede causar quemaduras graves, especialmente en niños pequeños. Nunca permita que los niños pequeños manipulen bengalas o fuegos artificiales, y mantenga siempre una distancia segura de cualquier artículo que queme, produzca chispas o explote.
Este 4 de Julio, celebre de manera segura y ayude a prevenir lesiones.
How Hot Does a Sparkler Burn?
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July by following a few simple fireworks safety tips.
Know the law, use fireworks responsibly where permitted, keep children at a safe distance, respect pets and neighbors, and report illegal fireworks to your local non-emergency number. Call 911 for injuries, fires, or emergencies.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a professional show.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
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Celebre de manera segura este 4 de Julio siguiendo algunos consejos importantes sobre el uso de fuegos artificiales.
Conozca la ley, use fuegos artificiales de manera responsable donde estén permitidos, mantenga a los niños a una distancia segura, respete a las mascotas y vecinos, y reporte el uso ilegal de fuegos artificiales al número local que no sea de emergencia. Llame al 911 en caso de lesiones, incendios o emergencias.
La forma más segura de disfrutar los fuegos artificiales es asistiendo a un espectáculo profesional.
¡Que tengan un seguro y feliz 4 de Julio!