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Gonzales City officials urge residents to avoid illegal fireworks; police say drone surveillance will be used
Summary
Gonzales fire and police officials, joined by the American Legion, urged residents not to use illegal fireworks after citing fires that led to homelessness, delayed emergency responses, and harms to veterans and pets. Police warned of fines, possible jail and said a drone will be deployed to search for illegal use.
Gonzales City officials issued a public safety appeal urging residents not to use illegal fireworks, citing recent fires that caused injuries, property loss and delays in emergency medical response. A spokesperson for the Gonzales Fire Department said the city has seen "devastating fires" and warned that the risk to families and drivers is "not worth it."
The message combined public‑safety consequences with enforcement warnings. A representative of the Gonzales Police Department told residents that "possessing or using illegal…
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