Thousands of illegal fireworks lit up the Santa Maria sky during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, resulting in multiple injuries and up to 60 citations.
Fire Department Response
The Santa Maria Fire Department reported that one incident resulted in the loss of fingers. A citation for illegal fireworks carries a $1,000 fine in the City of Santa Maria.
The Fire Department used a high-altitude aircraft with video and GPS technology as part of an enforcement operation. Investigations are ongoing, and it may take several days to review the video footage and determine if additional citations will be issued.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
