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Fireworks remain illegal in Redlands, with fines up to $1,000 and potential liability for property owners and guardians.
REDLANDS, Calif. — As Independence Day approaches, Redlands officials are reminding residents that all fireworks remain illegal within city limits and are encouraging families to celebrate at sanctioned community events instead.
The Redlands Fire Department and the city of Redlands launched a "Celebrate the 250th, not the fine" campaign ahead of the nation's 250th Independence Day, urging residents to attend the city's official fireworks show and other approved displays throughout the region.
Fireworks use, including both "safe and sane" and dangerous fireworks, is prohibited in Redlands. Violators may face fines of up to $1,000 per violation.
Under a city ordinance adopted in 2017, property owners, tenants and guardians may also be held financially responsible for public safety response costs associated with illegal fireworks activity on their property.
According to the city, those costs can include salaries and benefits for police officers and firefighters, medical treatment for injured public safety personnel, repairs to damaged equipment and expenses related to confiscating and disposing of fireworks.
State law also prohibits adults from providing fireworks to minors.
The warning comes as national injury data continue to highlight the risks associated with fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 11 fireworks-related deaths and an estimated 14,700 injuries nationwide in 2024. Among those injuries were approximately 1,700 incidents involving sparklers that required emergency room treatment.
Residents who witness illegal fireworks activity are encouraged to report it through the Redlands Fire Department's online fireworks reporting application. Reports may be submitted anonymously, and officials encourage residents to provide specific addresses or locations when possible.
The city asks residents not to call 911 for fireworks complaints unless there is an immediate emergency.
The city's Independence Day festivities begin July 3 with "A Star-Spangled Evening of Patriotic Pops" at the Redlands Bowl. The free concert will feature patriotic music and family-friendly entertainment. Fireworks are not part of the July 3 program.
The city's Fourth of July celebration continues July 4 with activities beginning at 9 a.m. in Sylvan Park, followed by the annual Independence Day Parade at 10:30 a.m.
The celebration concludes with the city's official fireworks show at Moore Middle School.
Tickets are available through the Redlands City Clerk's Office and online through the city's Fourth of July celebration website.
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