The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the public that all fireworks – even “Safe and Sane” ones – are illegal in Contra Costa County.
This 4th of July, let’s work together to prevent fires and injuries by leaving the shows to the pros! Check out these approved fireworks shows happening around the District:
- Contra Costa Country Club
- Martinez – Waterfront Park
- Antioch – Historic Rivertown District
- Pittsburg – Marina
- Pleasant Hill – College Park High School
- Concord – Mt. Diablo High School
- Hercules – Bayfront Blvd
In 2024, CONFIRE reported a 30% increase in activity on the July 4 holiday when compared to last year. The District brought in 2-3 extra dispatchers and answered 1,104 calls between 10:00 am to 3:00 am. On a normal day, the call volume is around a couple hundred calls—July 4 was nearly 4x the norm.
Calls included:
- 92 total fire (exterior) calls
- 16 vegetation fires
- 13 structure fires
- 128 medical calls.
- 60 other calls along with 8 other fire calls.
A total of 317 incidents were dispatched with a majority of those being EMS or fire related calls that have something to do with the activities on the July 4 holiday.
To report illegal fireworks, call 833-885-2021.
City of Oakley:
Chief Paul Beard is providing a notice to the Oakley community regarding fireworks:
“Historically fireworks have been very disruptive in the City of Oakley. Every year personal injuries and fires occur in Oakley because of fireworks. When you consider the fact we are in the heart of the fire season, even the usage of “safe and sane” are not only illegal, but also very irresponsible. The resources of the Fire department are stretched very thin every year because of the issues caused by illegal fireworks. The explosive nature of fireworks also frightens pets and livestock animals. Contra Costa Animal Services gets challenged by an influx of calls each year because animals dig or jump out of yards and enclosures. Some animals are never reunited with their owners and some are injured, or worse.
The City of Oakley has adopted a zero-tolerance stance regarding fireworks.
To provide us with information on where you believe fireworks will be shot off, please use our email address at [email protected].
You are encouraged to report any active firework violations to the Police Department by calling 911 if it is an emergency — a good example of an emergency would be an injured person or an active fire. You may also call 925-625-8060 or 1-833-885-2021 if you believe it to be a non-emergency.
Please enjoy yourselves with friends, family and loved ones as we celebrate our country and Independence Day, but please do so in a respectful manner.”
Please take a moment to read Oakley Municipal Code Chapter 1 regarding Fireworks at https://ow.ly/WCTs50Wcwrx or at the link our bio.
City of Richmond – Zero Tolerance for Fireworks!
Did you know the City has ordinances regarding fireworks, which can impose fines up to $1,000 for violations?
As we gear up for the Fourth of July festivities, the City of Richmond is committed to taking action against illegal fireworks. While fireworks can be fun to watch at sanctioned events, such as the July 3rd show in Marina Bay, illegal ones pose significant dangers.
In addition to starting fires, illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries and trauma to veterans, pets, and community members with PTSD. Responding to these calls also strains our public safety response to emergencies.
To combat this issue, Richmond Police will be cracking down on people who violate the fireworks ordinance. We will have 20+ additional officers proactively patrolling for fireworks violators on July 4th. We ask all residents to refrain from buying or using illegal fireworks.
If you would like to show your support for this initiative, we have yard signs and window signs available free to the public to raise awareness about the dangers. Pick up your free signs at 450 Civic Center Plaza in the main lobby during regular business hours and the Richmond Police Department lobby at 1701 Regatta Blvd from 8 am – 8 pm. Signs are available on a first-come, first-served basis as supplies last. A special thanks to the volunteer community group Stop Illegal Fireworks In Richmond (SIFRichmondCA) for working with our crime prevention unit to collaborate on long-term solutions to this problem!
Related Stories:
- May 21,2025 – CAL FIRE Seizes Over 100k Pounds of Illegal Fireworks in Los Angeles County
- Aug 14 , 2024 – Oakley Police Issue 14 Citations for July 4 Fireworks
- July 10, 2024 – Contra Costa County Sees 30% Increase in July 4 Activity
- July 6, 2024 – Man Loses Fingers in Antioch Fireworks Mishap
- July 12, 2023 – Law Enforcement Share Fireworks Complaint Data From July 4
- July 7, 2023 – Contra Costa Fire Highlights July 4 Fireworks-Related Responses
