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Residents urge Santa Paula to strengthen fireworks enforcement after post-fire incidents
Summary
Public commenters described illegal firework use during recent wind events and urged council to change ordinances, increase fines or create a citizen task force to help reduce fire risk.
Several residents used the City Council’s public‑comment period to urge stronger enforcement and community action against illegal fireworks, which speakers said have become frequent and dangerous during recent wind events.
Public concerns: Kaye Wilson Bolton told the council that illegal fireworks and explosive devices are pervasive in many neighborhoods and that residents are often afraid to report neighbors because police need stronger grounds to enter and investigate. "Dying…
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