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Escondido officials urge residents to avoid illegal fireworks during holidays
Summary
Deputy Fire Marshal Lavonna Koretsky and City Councilman Christian Garcia warned that illegal fireworks pose risks to people, pets and wildfires and asked residents to report violations to the Escondido Police non‑emergency line.
Deputy Fire Marshal Lavonna Koretsky of the Escondido Fire Department and City Councilman Christian Garcia, District 3, issued a joint reminder that the illegal use of fireworks creates safety risks to people, neighbors and wildlife and urged residents to report violations.
Koretsky said the risk of personal injury and of starting a wildfire is “just not worth the risk.” She told listeners that if they see illegal fireworks they should “call the Escondido Police non emergency line and report the exact location.”
The warning came with a reminder from Garcia that the city offers organized events for holiday celebrations. “Escondido offers a lot of services and a lot of cool events, whether it's parades, fireworks shows, or get togethers at the Center for the Arts,” Garcia said, adding that residents should be mindful of neighbors and people who may be sensitive to loud noises.
“Fireworks are illegal in Escondido,” Garcia said, and he urged residents to be respectful of people who may have post‑traumatic stress, veterans, law enforcement personnel and pet owners whose animals may react badly to loud sounds. Both speakers closed with an appeal to keep celebrations safe.
The messages were delivered as brief public safety remarks; no votes or formal actions were recorded in the provided transcript.
