INVESTIGATION 07/03/2016 

#Investigation; 5:42PM; 15000 block of W Roxford St; https://goo.gl/maps/JbJBEbjNsbE2; #Sylmar; LAFD assisting LAPD due to a vehicle containing a large quantity of illegal fireworks. Avoid the immediate area. No injury. Expect delays on 5 Fwy x Roxford St. First Responders remind the public that all fireworks, even the so-called ‘safe and sane’ variety remain illegal in the City of Los Angeles: http://bit.ly/fireworksLA Media contact = LAPD Inc# 3071; FS 91; Batt 12; #ValleyBureau; Council District 7; BC12 E91 RA91; 8; Erik Scott

Go to a Professional Fireworks Show

For information about Professional Fireworks Shows, call the Fireworks Hotline.   The number is:

(888) 654-FIRE

  •   All fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles.*
  •   It is unlawful to purchase fireworks in other cities for use within the City of Los Angeles.
  •   Possession and/or use of fireworks within Los Angeles is a violation of Municipal Code 57.55.01A, or Section 12677 of the Health and Safety Code.
  •   Every year, fireworks cause horrible injuries, destructive fires, and thousands of dollars in damage.
  •   For a safe July 4th, go to a Professional Fireworks Show.www.SafeJuly4th.org www.LAFD.org