Illegal fireworks negatively affecting Carson residents: 'I think it's not going to stop'

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The city of Carson benefited earlier this year, selling it and draining fireworks Illegal within societyBut the new policy does not seem to prevent people from putting their fireworks shows.

DecreeAnd, which was approved by the city council in March, is made so that the fireworks must be placed by the fireworks operator with a permit. This includes cabarets, smoke bombs and specific fireworks as “Safe and sane.”

Those who are not in the permit possession may face Fines Perhaps a misdemeanor conviction; The fines are $ 2000 for the first violation, 3000 dollars for the second violation (within a year of the first violation) and $ 5,000 for each additional violation after that.

All fines are increased by 10 % if they are not paid or resumed within 15 days of date. Any unpaid fines will accumulate 10 % interest each year.

Those sanctions, part of “You light up, we mention it” a campaignIt does not seem that some residents are prevented from lighting fireworks.

The video recently taken by local residents and sharing with KTLA shows an elaborate fireworks show in the neighborhood. According to one woman, fireworks are “annoying”.

“[The fireworks have] “They were very loudly … they are shaking the house, waking up and afraid of children,” said Lea Flores. We were here five years ago, and we have seen this several times. “

The Ktla residents told the KTLA that they believe that local companies are renting an area in parking lots in warehouses for groups of people to light fireworks. Residents say these companies do not have any problems that pay fines.

While city officials say the increasing sanctions were placed in their place to protect people and animals that could be shocked by loud explosions, the neighbors say there is not enough application.

“It can last for 10 minutes or up to half an hour,” said Joan, a Carson resident. “I ask my husband to contact the number 911 because I think it will not stop.”

“This is not true, especially at night,” I continued. “The city needs to do something about it.”

Carson residents are reminded that they can report unknown fireworks activity Public Safety Department in the city; However, with the passage of the fourth of July after a month, complaints may continue to accumulate with the night sky lighting due to illegal fireworks shows.


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