Police Issue Illegal Fireworks Warning In This Alameda County Town

FREMONT, CA — The police and fire departments will be patrolling during peak times on the Fourth of July in Fremont to locate any fireworks, which are illegal in the town, police said.

All fireworks have been banned in the City of Fremont since 1986, including those labeled "safe and sane," police said. According to the Fremont Police Department, this has helped reduce injuries, wildfires and structure fires caused by fireworks.

The FPD and Fremont Fire Department will be actively patrolling to monitor fireworks use during peak times, especially along the hillside, police said.

From 4 p.m. on July 4 through 2 a.m. on July 5, police are asking the community to report illegal fireworks through the Fremont app. Police said reports that include addresses, descriptions and potential safety hazards will receive higher priority.

Using or possessing illegal fireworks is a misdemeanor crime and is punishable by a fine from $1,000 to $50,000 or jail time, police said. Some cases may be charged as a felony, according to the FPD.

Holidays are expected to experience a high emergency call volume and the FPD are asking 911 only be used for a true or potential emergency. The nonemergency line is 510-760-6800, option 3.