Are Fireworks Legal in Costa Mesa

All fireworks can be dangerous, whether legal or not. Here are some safety tips to protect yourself and your family: Never try to turn a dud back on Keep a bucket of water nearby Be sure to buy and use legal fireworks Fireworks should only be handled by adults🖐️ pic.twitter.com/4pYrAsbHn5 CONNECTION: 🎆 Many Orange County cities🎇 offer fireworks shows, patriotic parades🌊 and other family events for the fourth of July. Only ten cities in Orange County allow the use of « safe and reasonable » fireworks. Cities that allow the use of state-approved fireworks include: Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Stanton, Villa Park, and Westminster. And cities that allow the sale of fireworks are limited to the use of state-approved varieties — they have a special seal for you to determine — everything else is illegal to use and can result in a hefty fine. But those who sell fireworks to raise money for schools and nonprofit programs said booth sales are a lifeline and a way to provide basic goods to underfunded groups. Unlisted cities in Orange County prohibit the use of all fireworks, with many imposing heavy fines for their use. Santa Ana: The city allows stalls hosted by community groups to sell safe and healthy fireworks starting at noon on July 1. Opening hours are July 1st from 12pm to 10pm; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 2 and 3; and from 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks can be used from 1 to 4 September. ==References==2022 Update: Only 10 OC cities allow the sale of fireworks and only the `safe and reasonable` « The concern is that the more fireworks days you have, the greater the risk of large gatherings you have, as well as the difficulties regarding illegal fireworks, » Barlow told the council. Possession of illegal fireworks can result in a fine of $1,000 or more, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes noted. Stanton: Safe and healthy fireworks in the city are permitted on July 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and from July 2 to 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Authorized fireworks can only be used on private residential properties and only from July 1 to 4 from 10 a.m.

to 11 p.m. All fireworks, including the Safe & Sane variety, are illegal in Montclair. ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Given the dry conditions in Orange County, Orange County emergency responders are warning everyone about the dangers of using fireworks as the fourth of July approaches. State-approved fireworks are clearly marked with the approval of the state fire marshal and are often sold at fundraising booths in cities that allow their use. Buena Park: A safe and healthy fireworks display will be sold at kiosks across the city from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from July 1 to 3 and from 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks can be unloaded from 10 a.m.

to 10 p.m. on the fourth. RELATED: Sparks flying from all directions this July Fourth Fireworks Season City employees first suggested that reducing the number of days groups could sell fireworks from five to three days, and limiting the unloading of rockets to the fourth of July would be more manageable and less demanding for local police and fire operations. Given the additional workload related to coronavirus response and enforcement, in addition to illegal fireworks patrols and responding to calls for service, public safety personnel recommended restricting sales from July 2 to 4. The sale of « safe and reasonable » fireworks, usually in the form of fundraising for community groups, is allowed in 10 cities in Orange County. On Friday, law enforcement had so far seized £8,600 worth of illegal fireworks. In Costa Mesa, detectives found an online advertisement selling illegal fireworks and contacted the seller, according to police. When detectives met with the vendors, they confiscated the illegal fireworks and named the two suspects. The city issues permits each year that allow local youth clubs and non-profit groups to sell legal fireworks in the week before the holidays. As a rule, permits are also issued that allow apartment block parties. This fourth Of July is already busy for Southern California Police Departments, which crack down on illegal fireworks throughout the region. In the Montclair case, police were alerted to a stock of illegal fireworks at STG Auto Group, a used car dealership on Central Avenue.

Police said a 34-year-old man from Fullerton who worked at the dealership showed officers where the fireworks were and later admitted it was his. He was eventually arrested and charged with possession of dangerous fireworks. Harris also said that since July 4 falls on a Saturday and the holiday takes place on Friday, it would be difficult for the city to prevent people from firing fireworks on both days. Huntington Beach: Safe and reasonable fireworks sales at city-approved kiosks take place on July 1 and 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fireworks can only be used in the city on July 4 – from 12:00 p.m.

to 10:00 p.m. No fireworks on the beach or in public places.