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Riverbank deputy urges zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, warns of fines and fire risk
Summary
Community resource Deputy Alex Tovar presented a fireworks-safety briefing ahead of July 4, described recent response statistics, explained citation rules and fines, and urged residents to call 911 for injuries. He highlighted video evidence and technology used to identify owners.
Deputy Alex Tovar, Riverbank’s community resource deputy, told the City Council on June 24 that illegal fireworks pose a significant safety and resource strain during the July 4 period and urged residents to observe local restrictions.
Tovar said the department’s top concern is public safety while recognizing that many residents want to celebrate. He described the types of fireworks that are illegal in California — aerial devices that leave…
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