Remember, No Personal Fireworks Allowed In Lamorinda, Fire District Officials Say

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is reminding residents that the sale, possession and use of all fireworks is illegal throughout the county.

The law extends to the use of sparklers and other so-called "safe and sane" fireworks, Fire Marshal Lewis Broschard said Thursday.

People who have illegal fireworks may call their local police departments or the fire district's main office at 925-941-3300 to arrange for safe disposal. People should not take fireworks to fire stations for disposal, Broschard said.

This Fourth of July is expected to be hot, windy and dry, which
means high fire danger in the county. Broschard said fireworks cause injuries and fires each year.

Last year, more than 40 fires caused by fireworks were reported in
the fire district's service area. Those fires resulted in damage to at least one structure, and one person was hurt, Broschard said.

The fire district has set up a hot line people can call to find
professional fireworks displays near them. That number is 925-941-3328.