City of El Centro issues fireworks safety reminder ahead of Fourth of July

Dillon Fuhrman
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of El Centro is reminding residents to be safe and responsible when celebrating the Fourth of July.
The City says residents should use fireworks labeled safe and sane and to “to avoid illegal fireworks that pose serious risks to the community.”
Illegal fireworks, such as those that explode, shoot in the air and move uncontrollably, are prohibited in the City of El Centro
The City is also asking residents to report any illegal fireworks activity to local authorities and plan their celebrations “with safety in mind.”
To learn more about this, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.