No Personal Fireworks in Los Angeles

It’s illegal to purchase or use fireworks anywhere in the city

THERE ARE DOZENS OF PLACES TO WATCH AND ENJOY FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF ANGELS

Fireworks are wonderful to watch…from a distance. MySafe:LA and the Los Angeles Fire Department urge you to only watch fireworks shows that are put on by professionals. For a list of professional fireworks shows in your area, visit http://www.safejuly4th.org

SPARKLERS BURN AT 1200 DEGREES

THEY SHOULD NEVER BE TREATED AS TOYS

Did you know:

• The risk of fireworks injury is 2 1/2 times higher for kids ages 5-14 than for anyone else.
• Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for 36% of the emergency room fireworks injuries each year.
• It’s illegal. You risk fines and imprisonment.