With the 4th of July holiday less than a month away, Santa Clarita deputies and firefighters are reminding residents that fireworks are illegal and dangerous, especially during fire season.

The 2017 California wildfire season was the most destructive and deadly on record burning more than a million acres, destroying over 9,000 homes and killing 43 people, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station report.

“Not only are fireworks illegal in the City of Santa Clarita, but it takes just one little spark to start an uncontrollable wildfire,” said Shirley Miller, spokesperson with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

Last 4th of July, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested and cited 11 residents for possession of having illegal fireworks, according to officials.

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“Even though it is easy to purchase fireworks in nearby counties they are illegal in Los Angeles County,” said Deputy Joshua Stamsek, with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The charges for being in possession of illegal fireworks can be between $500 and $1000 depending on what kind of fireworks you are in possession of and if you have had previous firework charges.”

Due to the abundance of rainfall during the 2017 winter season, the amount of dry brush is a concern, according to officials.

“Even though the Stone Fire wasn’t started by fireworks, we do not want to have to deal with a fire like that because of the illegal use of fireworks,” said Stamsek. “If you see something, say something.”

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is prepared for the 4th of July to extinguish any fires that flare up, said Joey Marron, an inspector with the LACoFD.

Firefighters are planning to patrol their districts, looking for fire and letting their presence be known, according to officials.

“The Los Angeles County Fire Department highly recommends that residents go see a professional firework show rather than putting on their own,” said Marron.

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Currently, there are two different Santa Clarita locations that are scheduled to have professional firework displays available for celebrating America’s independence.

The Westfield Valencia Town Center firework demonstration is scheduled to begin at 9:20 p.m., and is located at 24201 West Valencia Boulevard.

The firework show is set to be available for Santa Clarita Valley residents to hear live over the airwaves of KHTS 98.1 FM and AM 1220.

The Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial Park in Stevenson Ranch is also expected to host a firework presentation at 9 p.m., located at 26233 Faulkner Drive.

The two firework shows are free to the public and are expected to last approximately 30 minutes.

Additional firework shows may be added to the Santa Clarita area, check back for added firework shows.

The number to report illegal firework use to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is 661-255-1121.

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