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The City of Fremont, along with Fremont Fire and Police Departments recognize the value of traditions associated with Diwali, the festival of lights, and understand the significance of displaying lights, candles, lamps and other items that help display the spirit of Diwali.
 
We would like to remind community members that ALL fireworks are banned in the city of Fremont. Fremont’s public safety departments would also like to remind Fremont residents, businesses, and visitors that the sale, possession, and use of all fireworks are banned within the city of Fremont. This ban includes the “safe and sane” variety of fireworks that are legal in some other cities. The ban, in effect since December 1986, has helped reduce the number of injuries, wildland fires, and structure fires caused by fireworks in the city of Fremont.
 
Due to Fremont Fire and Police receiving reports of illegal fireworks sales for Diwali, we ask that community members help do their part to keep our city safe. To report non-emergency illegal firework use or sales, call the Fremont Police Department Dispatch Center at 510-790-6800 x3. Please be prepared to provide dispatchers with details, such as the specific location, description of involved persons, and any immediate danger to areas with dry brush and vegetation susceptible to fire. All firework calls will be prioritized with other pending calls for service.
 
In California, possession of illegal fireworks is considered a misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine, or by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year. If you are found to be in possession of a sufficient amount of illegal fireworks, you may be guilty of a felony and punished by a fine and/or imprisonment in a state prison or county jail. Penalties for the possession and/or use of illegal fireworks range from $1,000 to $50,000. Parents may be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by their children’s use of illegal fireworks.
 
The combination of a lack of rain, dry grass and low relative humidity can quickly contribute to high fire danger. We encourage you to celebrate using items that do not produce sparks, embers, flames or any other potential ignition sources.
 
To all celebrating, we wish you a joyful and safe Diwali!