Illegal Fireworks

The Gilroy Police Department issued close to 100 citations for illegal fireworks over the Independence Day weekend.

Richmond Police Interim Chief wrote a letter to the city’s mayor requesting action to be taken against illegal fireworks in the area.

A San Jose family said a fire at their home may have been caused by illegal fireworks.

A San Jose family said a fire at their home may have been caused by illegal fireworks. Damian Trujillo reports.

Hoping to reduce the volume of illegal fireworks in town, the Oakland Fire Department has set up collection barrels at six fire stations.

With many sanctioned 4th of July fireworks shows canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials are concerned that more amateurs will shoot off their own fireworks, leading to potential injuries and fires. Joe Rosato Jr. reports.

Officials in the Bay Area said they are staffing up to crack down on illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Officials in the Bay Area said they are staffing up to crack down on illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Scott Budman reports.

Oakland residents have had enough of the loud, illegal fireworks keeping neighborhoods up late at night.

Several people who live along Lake Merritt said they are starting to feel like it is Fourth of July weekend every night, and that no one has to look far for evidence of illegal fireworks. Melissa Colorado reports.

People across the Bay Area say they’re sick of hearing illegal fireworks that have been set off on a regular basis, and they are calling for action.

People across the Bay Area say they’re sick of hearing illegal fireworks that have been set off on a regular basis, and they are calling for action. Marianne Favro reports.

An Alameda man early Thursday morning was pulled over and cited in Vacaville after driving more than 100 mph while traveling with two unrestrained young children and about 500 pounds of illegal fireworks, according to the California Highway Patrol.

People in San Jose who spot illegal fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations can use an online tool to report out-of-hand revelers.

People in San Jose who spot illegal fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations can use an online tool to report out-of-hand revelers. Robert Handa reports.

People in San Jose who spot illegal fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations can use an online tool to report out-of-hand revelers. Bob Redell reports.

People in San Jose who spot illegal fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations can use an online tool to report out-of-hand-revelers. Bob Redell reports.