All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County. All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires. Riverside County has diverse terrain. The vegetation is very dry where fireworks can easily start a brush fire.

Individuals who cause fires by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all suppression costs. These costs can run into the millions of dollars. Read more at www.readyforwildfire.org/more/fireworks-safety/.

For more information on how to report fireworks and what to do if you come across an explosive device, visit www.riversidesheriff.org/DocumentCenter/View/6882/Explosives-and-Fireworks-PDF.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s office fireworks report form will be available five days prior and one day after Tuesday, July 4.

For all emergencies, dial 911. For nonemergency dispatch, dial 800-950-2444. Communication centers operate 24 hours a day. All 911 and nonemergency numbers support TTYCommunications.