November 5, 2024 – El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials report that in late October, the Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team received a tip regarding possible illegal possession and illegal storage of fireworks at a public storage facility in El Dorado Hills. EOD Bomb Technicians were able to obtain a search warrant for the location and ended up seizing over 4,000 pounds of fireworks. An investigation revealed a Folsom community member had purchased the fireworks and was storing them in El Dorado County.

Last week, EDSO's EOD followed up with a search warrant at the residence in Folsom. At the residence, they located another 1,600 pounds of fireworks, the majority, despite their packaging, were illegal in California.

The incident is still under investigation at this time. As further information becomes available, it will be provided.

El Dorado County has zero tolerance for fireworks. While some of these fireworks are certified as California "Safe and Sane", a majority of them were not. If you are planning to use fireworks for any celebrations, make sure you are following all of the laws in your particular area for use, possession and storage. We want everyone to be safe and reduce the risk of injuries and wildfires in El Dorado County.

Source & photos: El Dorado County Sheriff's Office