Fireworks

Fireworks Updates

The Corona Municipal Code prohibits the sale, use, discharge, and possession of fireworks within the City limits. Fireworks of any type are prohibited within the City.

On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, Corona City Council unanimously approved an increase in the penalties and fines for the illegal use of fireworks, effective immediately. The max penalty for “Safe and Sane” fireworks has been increased from up to five hundred dollars ($500) to up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) and illegal fireworks from up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). Don’t blow it. Avoid the Fines.

To report a fireworks violation, utilize our new online reporting form below.

Fireworks Violation Report Form

The City of Corona has launched a new system to report illegal fireworks in the hopes of curtailing their use. Residents who witness fireworks violations within the City of Corona are encouraged to report them utilizing the form.

When a report is filed, the Corona Fire Department and Corona Police Department are notified to conduct a follow-up investigation. The reports also assist the City in targeting problem areas and allows community members to report the use and sale of illegal fireworks anonymously.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A FIREWORKS VIOLATION »

Please note: To assist with precise reporting, the form requests permission from the reporting party to use the location of their device.

All reports of Fireworks Violations are registered on the City of Corona's Fireworks Reporting Dashboard. To view the dashboard, click here.

You can also report illegal fireworks that you witness by contacting the Corona Police Department at (951) 736-2222, option 3.

The Danger of Fireworks

• Injuries/Death
  On average, nationwide, close to 200 per day suffer fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. Approximately 39% of all fireworks-related injuries happen to children between the ages of 0-14.
• Improper Storage of Fireworks/Explosives
  Storage of illegal fireworks can also be dangerous. If not properly stored, they can explode, causing property damage, injury and death.
• Misuse
  Fireworks can be disassembled to access their explosive powder, which could be used to make other explosive devices.
• Fire Hazards
  Drought conditions in the Inland Empire increase fire risks associated with illegal fireworks, threatening lives and property and potentially triggering wildfires.
• PTSD Triggers
  The unexpected explosion of fireworks can trigger a startle response in people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
• Harm to Pets
  The sight and sound of fireworks scares pets, causing many to run away in fear and confusion. Even those who don’t run away experience severe anxiety.
• Costly Fines
  The City of Corona Municipal Code states: if anyone is caught using, storing, selling, distributing or possessing any type of fireworks or explosive, they are subject to fines starting at $1,000.

Want to see Legal Fireworks?

If you want to see legal fireworks and have a fun time, join us for Corona’s 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Spectacular. There will be an amazing fireworks show, and best of all, it’s safe and legal! Click here for details.

Questions

For general questions about fireworks, please call the Corona Fire Department at 951-736-2220.