All fireworks, including those labeled 'safe and sane,' are completely banned in Simi Valley. The city enforces a total prohibition due to extreme wildfire risk in the surrounding hillside and canyon areas.
Simi Valley Municipal Code prohibits the sale, possession, use, and discharge of all fireworks within city limits. This includes consumer fireworks marketed as 'safe and sane' that may be legal in some California jurisdictions. The ban reflects the city's high wildfire vulnerability demonstrated by events like the 2019 Easy Fire. Professional fireworks displays require a special permit from the Ventura County Fire Protection District and the city. The Simi Valley Police Department and VCFPD conduct enhanced enforcement during the Fourth of July period, including confiscation operations.
Possession or discharge of fireworks in Simi Valley is a misdemeanor. Fines start at $1,000 for the first offense and can reach $5,000 or more for subsequent violations. Individuals responsible for fires caused by fireworks face criminal prosecution and full liability for suppression and property damage costs.
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