Redwood City's ban on fireworks still stands

REDWOOD CITY: PUBLIC CAUTIONED ABOUT FIREWORKS BAN
06/18/07 8:10 PDT
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REDWOOD CITY (BCN)

Redwood City's ban on fireworks still stands, fire officials announced today in anticipation of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations.

The city's Uniform Fire Code prohibits any type of fireworks within city limits, the only exception being professional fireworks shows such as the one at the Port of Redwood City, according to Redwood City Fire Marshal Louis Vella.

Anyone found in possession of fireworks by police will receive a citation and the fireworks will be confiscated, Vella said. Fireworks obtained in other areas may not be brought in to or used in Redwood City, he added.

"The City's goal is for the community to have a safe, fun 4th of July holiday, and to prevent fire or injury incidents related to fireworks," Vella said.

Thousands of fires and injuries caused by fireworks are reported throughout the United States each year, according to Vella.