Residents planning a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks in Alameda County should be aware of a new fine: Party hosts could now be held financially responsible for illegal fireworks used at their gatherings.
The county’s new enforcement effort comes as officials brace for another busy holiday weekend in an area that has seen repeated fireworks complaints in recent years.
“Any type of spark could light a fire, and it could be a disaster,” said Sgt. Kurt Imperial with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office…