The Bay Area soon will celebrate its Independence on the Fourth of July. For several weeks, fire departments have been warning the public about the dangers of illegal fireworks and the fire risk they pose.
Celeste Celestine from San Francisco showed us what her family bought from these firework stands in San Bruno to celebrate July 4. She says it's all about safety when lighting them off.4th of July events: List of Bay Area fireworks shows, festivalsSeven vendors are busy selling safe and sane fireworks in a corner of the Tanforan Mall parking lot, all of them nonprofits like Camp St. Andrews.
"So the funds raised here help us to give camperships to kids who can't afford to pay," said Jon Chiu from Camp St. Andrews. "It's something our community depends on to raise funds in a short amount of time," said San Bruno City Council Member Marty Medina.He's heard the criticism that any type of fireworks pose a fire hazard.Warnings about Illegal fireworks and zero tolerance are clearly posted near the stands, including fines of $5,000 if you're caught.San Bruno Fire Marshal Gage Schlice inspects the fireworks stands daily, he says buyers need to use caution.
"In San Bruno, the only place to light safe and sane fireworks is your property, you can't go to parking lots of parks to light them off," said Schlice.Other cities and counties have banned them.July 4th pet owner guide: How to keep scared dogs and cats calm during fireworks, more safety tipsAt these stands, there's no questions asked about where customers intend to light their safe and sane fireworks.
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