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Santa Clara County Fire Crews Remind Residents Fireworks Illegal In The County
"There's a lot of fuel available to ignite. In spite of our best efforts, there are usually a lot of illegal fireworks.," Chief Tyler said
July 11, 2024
It will be hot in Santa Clara County this week, only further drying out the grasses and increasing the fire fuel.
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The timing is expected, but it is nonetheless a concern to firefighters like Battalion Chief Tyler Mortenson, with the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
"There's a lot of fuel available to ignite. In spite of our best efforts, there are usually a lot of illegal fireworks. That's our main concern," he said. "That's really the message we're trying to get out."
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