Riverside officials confiscated enough illegal fireworks from one home to generate massive explosions like those that destroyed neighborhoods in South Los Angeles and Ontario in 2021.
Over 1,000 pounds of fireworks were confiscated from a Riverside home last week.
Ahead of the 4th of July holiday, Riverside city officials are warning residents that all fireworks - even "safe and sane" ones - could land them with a $1,500 administrative citation. A joint task force of fire, police and the fire marshal's office is on the lookout patrolling neighborhoods for firework activity.
"One of these homemade destructive devices can land you in prison for two, four or six years but it is also mandatory that you would serve 90% of that sentencing," said Police Chief Larry Gonzalez.Fire Chief Michael Moore says nearly half of all fires that are reported each July 4th can be traced back to fireworks.
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