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San Mateo sheriffs seize 15,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in multiple-city operation
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office seized about 15,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and $1 million in cash from various Bay Area locations this week. The fireworks and cash...Read More
Twelve hours, 110 fires: San Francisco fire officials say fireworks caused all but two
The San Francisco Fire Department said it responded to 110 fires between 3 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Sunday, with all but two attributed to fireworks. In addition, a...Read More
More than 60 overnight fires push Contra Costa crews to resource limits
A barrage of illegal fireworks that sounded around the county helped fuel a difficult night for firefighters Saturday, but as of early Sunday no homes or structures had been...Read More
Officials urge residents to report illegal fireworks
Fire officials are warning residents about illegal fireworks as San Jose gears up to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday. All types of fireworks are banned in San...Read More
Nearly 25 tons of illegal fireworks seized
Roughly 49,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized from at least three locations in the East Bay and others throughout the state.Read More
Quarter-ton of illegal fireworks seized
Police seized more than 500 pounds of illegal fireworks Wednesday from two people who were selling them in Dublin over the internet.Read More
San Jose stiffens fines for illegal fireworks
Anyone found with illegal fireworks in San Jose will face higher fines approved Tuesday by the City Council.Read More