Hoping to cut down on the use of illegal pyrotechnics on the Fourth of July, the city of Los Angeles held its second annual fireworks-buyback program on Saturday, providing gift cards for people who surrender fireworks at an event in Mission Hills.
“We understand the Fourth of July is an excellent time to enjoy and celebrate with families and friends, and we understand that historically fireworks are a big part of that. We get that,'' Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott said during a news conference in Mission Hills to announce the buyback program.
“But we all see another side that the general public does not see, and that's the significant permanent injuries and the devastating wildfires.” Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez hosted the buyback event along with the police and fire departments from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brand Park, 15121 Brand Blvd. She said a similar event last year led to people surrendering a quarter-ton of fireworks ahead of the holiday.
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