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Even "Safe and Sane" fireworks are NOT permitted North/East of the Madera Canal.
Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce: Let's all do our part and keep our mountain communities safe from wildfire this 4th of July. The current fire risk conditions are EXTREME. We need your help in educating our visiting guests and part-time residents on this issue!
CAL FIRE: California has a zero tolerance for the sale and use of illegal fireworks.
Illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner.
It is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use any fireworks in a community where they are not permitted.
If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000 as well as sent to jail for up to one year.
Read more at: www.readyforwildfire.org/Fireworks/ brought to you by CAL FIRE.