Citations for using illegal fireworks in the City of Palmdale start at $2,500 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for a third. This also includes using Safe and Sane fireworks in undesignated areas of Palmdale.
Safe and Sane fireworks bear the official label of the state fire marshal. Illegal fireworks are generally those which shoot up into the air and explode, or blow up on or near the ground, such as firecrackers or M-80s. They do not bear the official label of the state fire marshal.
“Not only are those illegal but they’re also a huge fire hazard,” said Palmdale Communications Manager John Mlynar. “Plus, they negatively impact our veterans suffering from PTSD and scare pets.”
Residents are encouraged to report illegal fireworks use by calling 661-272-2400.
The City of Palmdale is the only municipality in the Antelope Valley in which “Safe and Sane” fireworks may be legally sold and discharged on private property. However, the housing community Anaverde, all areas south of the California Aqueduct, and locations in the Rancho Vista area are “no fireworks zones” and may not use any fireworks at all since they are in high risk fire areas.
The “no fireworks zone” is generally described as the area within the City of Palmdale which lies along the following lines: beginning at the intersection of Rancho Vista Boulevard and 30th Street West, areas south and west of Rancho Vista Boulevard, north to Avenue N-8; south and west of Avenue N-8 from Rancho Vista Boulevard to 55th Street West; west of 55th Street West; and south from 55th Street West to 60th Street West (Godde Hill Road).
“We’ve developed an interactive map on our website, www.cityofpalmdale.org, that allows residents to enter their address so they can see if they live in ‘no fireworks zone’ area where ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are NOT allowed,” said Palmdale’s Communications Manager John Mlynar. “Residents may also contact our Neighborhood Services Department at 661-267-5181 and our staff will assist them.”
“Safe and Sane” fireworks may be purchased at 40 booths throughout the City starting June 28. City officials are urging residents to use the fireworks under safe conditions. Educational flyers are being distributed with each purchase of fireworks. For more information, call 661-267-5126.
[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]
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Grow up says
How does it feel to be a rat? I bet you got picked on in school growing up and now you take that anger out on people just having a little fun.
Remrem says
Repost illegal fireworks use. That is a joke. Just drive around to any neighborhood in the AV on the 4th or even the day before and you’ll see them going off all around you. It’s not just drugs being smuggled across our 3rd world boarder.
BS says
The so called illegal fireworks come from New Mexico, and Indian reservations in Arizona, Oklahoma. Last I remember that’s not a third world country.
Sneaky leaders says
Elected officials receive campaign contributions from firework companies. Our Council does not have the stones to stop the fireworks as they are in the pocket of the firework lobby.
Tom says
As a veteran who suffers from PTSD, I don’t appreciate the media using a medical condition many of us suffer from as a tool to try and ban fireworks let alone anything else. Ask any veteran and we love America’s birthday more than anyone else. firework explosions and lights may trigger some vets. Yet we don’t want to rid the joy others get out of the night time festivities.
Ignacio P. says
The cops should hang out in Lake L. A. before, during and after July 4th. They get fireworks, bombs and gunshots at least week before the 4th and a few days after the 4th.
Don't call the sheriff department or the other number they will not show up it's a complete joke it was just something to take up paper space says
He called the sheriff’s department and of the number was a complete waste of time 3 days in a row illegal fireworks we call it 8 p.m. they call us back at 2 a.m. 3 a.m. and ask if they are still shooting off fireworks what the hell are you guys doing why you put a number down when it is no damn good you are a waste of time of phone service because you’re doing nothing but maybe sitting at at Winchell’s or looking for a hooker instead of working like a police officer you guys are disgusting ..
Why do you even put this in the.
This post in Antelope Valley Times you don’t show up either number showed up so you’re a complete waste you were just looking for something to put on the Internet or in your newspaper to take up space
Fun says
Fireworks are fun.
Rego says
Fun , Like to see a rocket misfire and go right through your eye socket
Cath says
Who needs FIREworks? Ban them now!!!!!!
No Fireworks needed! says
BAN ALL FIREWORKS! Palmdale stop screwing around!!!
No need for fires! says
BAN ALL FIREWORKS FOR GOD’S SAKE!!!!
No such thing as safe, sane!!
Chill out says
Keep the fireworks, 1 there fun to watch, 2 it’s a great money maker for non profit organizations, and 3 I see they bug you. I hope all your neighbors fire off hundreds of dollars worth of fireworks all week.
Rego says
Love to see this operations advice shared with Lancaster Sherriffs Dept.
Maybe Lancaster and Palmdale Sherriffs can have a dual off competition to see who can bust the most perps.
Then we can have a after the 4th community picnic with the proceeds in honor of Sgt Steve Owen at the Steve Owen Memorial Park!
Tim Scott says
LOL…a law enforcement for profit operation celebrated in honor of a dirty cop! I’ll bet you didn’t realize just how appropriate what you suggest really is.
Nadia says
Thousands of people loved Sgt. Steve “Bullfrog” Owen! He was an honorable human being, and it doesn’t matter what the few that have done nothing, have to say. Have a safe 4th of July weekend. Bless his family, friends, and all the people he helped, even when he wasn’t on the job.