All fireworks — including 'safe and sane' consumer fireworks — are completely banned in Santa Paula. The city has a total fireworks prohibition due to extreme wildfire risk in the Santa Clara River Valley. Violations carry fines of $1,000 or more.
Santa Paula Municipal Code and VCFPD regulations impose a complete ban on all fireworks within city limits, including state-approved 'safe and sane' consumer fireworks. The ban exists because of the extreme wildfire risk posed by the city's location in the Santa Clara River Valley surrounded by chaparral-covered hillsides. The 2017 Thomas Fire, which burned into Santa Paula, reinforced the need for strict fire prevention. Professional fireworks displays require a special permit from VCFPD with proof of insurance and fire suppression standing by. The city conducts enforcement sweeps before July 4th and New Year's Eve.
Possession or use of any fireworks carries a minimum fine of $1,000 for first offense. Subsequent offenses carry fines up to $2,500. Causing a fire with fireworks results in criminal charges including arson and liability for all suppression costs and property damage. VCFPD and Santa Paula PD conduct joint enforcement.
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