The Fourth of July means there will be about a dozen major professional fireworks shows on the Central and South Coasts. It’s a busy day for fire departments in the region, because in addition to dealing with fires and emergency medical calls, they are also overseeing safety at the shows.
With the region in high wildfire season, attending one of these shows is the way firefighters are hoping people will enjoy fireworks.
“We’re moving into peak fire season, and knowing how dry the brush is, and how the winds are starting to pick up, the use of any sort of fireworks is dangerous,” said Ventura County firefighter Pete Diaz. “But professional shows, where we have people and fire inspectors, are much safer to attend.”…