Fireworks illegal in Riverside County

Fireworks, other than the ones civic organizations shoot in the sky for public shows, are illegal in Riverside County. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, with whom the City of Canyon Lake contracts for police services, will be out in force over the Independence Day holiday weekend to enforce this county law.

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County.

“All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said. “Riverside County has very diverse terrain. The vegetation is very dry where fireworks can easily start a brush fire. Individuals who cause fires by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all suppression costs. These costs can run into the millions of dollars.”

Illegal fireworks can be reported via the internet at www.riversidesheriff.org, on Riverside County Sheriff’s mobile app or the Sheriff Department’s non-emergency phone line: 1-800-950-2444.