South Gate: Illegal Fireworks Are Prohibited

Press release from the City of South Gate:

June 23, 2020

With Fourth of July quickly approaching, the South Gate Police Department would like to remind all of our residents that the use of illegal fireworks within our city limits can be dangerous and result in significant fines and/or arrest. Every year, there are numerous incidents of injuries and residential fires resulting from the use of illegal fireworks.

Fines for possession of illegal fireworks range from $1000 to $2000.

As has been the case for many years, fireworks labeled as “Safe and Sane” by the state Fire Marshall are still legal for sale and use within the city. In an effort to keep the residents of our city safe, Officers from the South Gate Police Department will be conducting strict enforcement of all fireworks related laws.

REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (323) 563-5436.

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