Seasonal & Holidays
Lakewood Residents Map Illegal Fireworks
The Lakewood Police Department is warning residents that fireworks are illegal. A mapping tool has been launched to help with enforcement.
LAKEWOOD, CO — A mapping tool has been launched in Lakewood to help authorities identify neighborhoods with the highest number of illegal fireworks reports. Fines for illegal fireworks in Lakewood can reach up to $2,650.
The mapping tool has been posted on the Lakewood Together website. Residents can drop a pin anonymously to help with education and enforcement efforts. The pin doesn't dispatch an officer to the location, officials said.
To report fireworks in Lakewood, call the police non-emergency number at 303-980-7300. Do not call 911, police said.
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Illegal fireworks cause "excessive noise, scared pets and potential injuries or property damage — even fires — from fireworks shot off in neighborhoods throughout the city," a public message on the website reads.
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Fireworks can be safely disposed at West Metro Fire Rescue locations.
The Lakewood Police Department has also posted a video about how to have a safe Fourth of July celebration:
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