Fireworks: Corona vs Temecula
How do fireworks rules compare between Corona, CA and Temecula, CA?
Corona and Temecula have similar restriction levels.
Corona, CA
Riverside County
All fireworks including 'Safe and Sane' fireworks are prohibited in Corona under Corona Municipal Code Chapter 8.16. Possession or discharge of any consumer fireworks within city limits is a misdemeanor and subject to administrative fines up to $1,000 per device.
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Riverside County
All fireworks — including 'Safe and Sane' — are prohibited within the City of Temecula. Possession, sale, or discharge of any consumer firework is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 or more under municipal and state law. Only professional pyrotechnic displays with city and CAL FIRE permits are allowed.
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Corona FAQ
Are 'Safe and Sane' fireworks allowed in Corona?
No. Corona has banned all consumer fireworks including the state-categorized 'Safe and Sane' devices that some other California cities permit. Possession or discharge in Corona is a misdemeanor.
What if my July 4th fireworks start a brush fire near Skyline Drive?
You can be charged with reckless arson under California Penal Code §452, billed for suppression costs (often tens of thousands of dollars), and held civilly liable for any property damage.
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