Fireworks are a wonderful part of the Independence Day tradition, but pose a serious threat to wildfire and danger to personal injury. With a year round fire season, the fire risk to our community is substantial and cannot be ignored.

It is illegal to possess, store, sell, use, or handle fireworks in the City of Ventura. 

• Firework disturbances that are in-progress or pose an immediate threat should be reported by calling 9-1-1. The reporting party should be prepared to provide detailed information about the location and suspect.
• If there is no immediate threat, and an accurate location can still be provided, please report illegal firework activity by calling our 24/7 non-emergency number at 805-650-8010.

Additionally, in 2018, the Ventura City Council adopted a Fireworks Social Host Ordinance. Under this ordinance, any homeowner, renter, or person in charge of a residence or other private property who knows or should know of the sale, use, and/or possession of any fireworks on private property are subject to a civil penalty levied by the City of Ventura. The ordinance pertains to any person who hosts, organizes, supervises, officiates, conducts, or accepts responsibility for a gathering on private property.

To reduce the risk of injuries and fires, the Ventura Fire Department encourages community members to attend authorized firework displays put on by trained professionals.