All FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN L.A.
Posted on 06/30/2023
tWe get asked “why” a lot. The popular impression is that fireworks are no big deal. Unfortunately, even looking back over the past 10 years, fireworks cause a lot of misery.
Here’s a peek at what we’re talking about (national statistics):
- On average, 19,500 fires related to fireworks are reported to fire departments every year
- $105 million dollars annually in property damage
- On average 9,100 fireworks injuries send people to area hospitals
- Although not as common, fireworks kill on average 5 people a year - often children
Think About Your Neighbors
Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks on the 4th of July, New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year, and on other holidays. The best way to do this is to attend a professional, public show.
Not only is igniting fireworks dangerous, it ignores the people who live in your neighborhood. We believe it’s essential to think about your neighbors and here’s a few reasons why:
- Our patriotic veterans may have bad combat-related flashbacks
- Our pets will be terrified, and many run away, often never being reunited with their families
- Older adults will be frightened and not know how to “turn the noise off”
- Babies and small children will be terrified and the noise will hurt their ears
Fireworks have a long tradition in many cultures. The world is changing, and there is growing evidence that fireworks often end up ruining family gatherings rather than being a source of joy.
Fireworks Local Laws
From our friends at the Los Angeles Police Department:
“Safe and Sane” fireworks have the State Fire Marshal’s seal stamped on the packaging. This seal indicates that the explosive substances contained in the firework have been tested and meet specific safety and performance requirements, but nevertheless are illegal in the City of Los Angeles.
1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273)
TTY 1-877-275-5273 for the hearing impaired.
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