Tulare County Seizes 300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Over Fourth of July

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 week ago on

July 7, 2025

Tulare County fire investigators seized about 300 pounds of illegal fireworks and issued multiple citations during a Fourth of July enforcement operation with the sheriff’s office. (Tulare County SO)

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Fourth of July enforcement operation in Tulare County led to the seizure of approximately 300 pounds of illegal fireworks and multiple citations, fire officials said.

The Tulare County Fire Department said its fire investigators, in coordination with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, conducted full enforcement efforts during the holiday.

Authorities also reminded the public that all fireworks, including those classified as “Safe and Sane,” are banned in unincorporated areas of the county.

Fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited in the mountain and foothill regions.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.