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Cathedral City reports fewer fireworks calls in 2025 after enforcement and outreach
Summary
Police and fire officials told the council Aug. 15 that fireworks-related calls declined in July 2025 compared with 2024 after public education and targeted enforcement; fireworks-related arrests and citations increased modestly as enforcement stepped up.
Cathedral City police and fire officials reported Aug. 15 that fireworks-related calls and some fire calls fell in 2025 compared with 2024, following a June public-education campaign and targeted enforcement over the July 3'5 period.
Deputy Chief Sanchez said the department augmented patrols and worked with code enforcement to address illegal fireworks. "The possession and discharge of aerial and explosive…
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