DATE/TIME: April 2026, through June, 2026,
INCIDENT: Firework Enforcement - HS12677 and HS12700
LOCATION: Throughout San Bernardino County
SUMMARY: From April 2026, through June 2026, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Specialized Enforcement Division and members of the Arson/Bomb Detail, partnered with arson investigators from the San Bernardino County Fire Department to conduct a countywide enforcement operation targeting the possession, sale, and transportation of illegal fireworks.
During the three-month operation, investigators arrested 32 individuals for possessing dangerous illegal fireworks and confiscated more than 7.5 tons of prohibited fireworks before they could be sold or used within San Bernardino County.
Illegal fireworks pose a significant threat to public safety. They can cause devastating residential and wildland fires, serious burn injuries, permanent vision loss, and property damage. The risks are especially severe during Southern California's hot, dry summer months, when a single ignition source can quickly develop into a fast-moving wildfire that threatens homes, businesses, and lives.
Each year, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department partners with the San Bernardino County Fire Department to proactively enforce California's fireworks laws before and during the Independence Day holiday season. These annual operations are designed to reduce the number of fireworks-related fires, prevent injuries, and protect the residents, visitors, and communities throughout San Bernardino County. By removing dangerous fireworks from circulation and holding violators accountable, investigators help lessen the burden on first responders while improving public safety during one of the busiest times of the year.
The Sheriff's Department reminds residents that the possession, transportation, sale, or use of dangerous fireworks is illegal and may result in criminal charges, substantial fines, and the seizure of fireworks.
Anyone with information regarding the sale, possession, or use of illegal fireworks is encouraged to report it anonymously by visiting sbcfire.co/reportfireworks or by calling 1-800-47-ARSON.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department appreciates the public's cooperation in helping keep our communities safe during the holiday season.
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
