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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2025
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — This holiday season the City of Victorville has stepped up its enforcement efforts to target the sale of illegal fireworks both online and in person. Successful busts for sales and possession have resulted in fines of up to $50,000 being assessed in three recent cases involving Victorville businesses and residents. All fireworks, even those labeled “safe and sane” are illegal in the City of Victorville because of their threat to public safety.
The three recent cases in Victorville have in common the active sale and possession of illegal fireworks – one online, one at home, and one at a place of business. All three of the parties involved, including a resident and two business owners, were cited and issued fines of up to $50,000 each. The fines are being collected through various means, including property liens and income tax intercepts.
City officials are receiving complaints regarding illegal online fireworks sales and are actively searching various social media sites and online selling platforms to investigate. Officials say they are aware that sellers try to mask their fireworks sales by using unique search words.
Additionally, citations and fines for illegal fireworks sales and possession are being issued during other investigations such as Code Enforcement cases, DUI checkpoints, and probation checks.
Victorville businesses engaged in the sale of illegal fireworks risk losing their City business license. Additionally, individuals found in possession of more than 100 pounds of fireworks can be charged with a felony and face jail time. Civil fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 will be issued.
According to Victorville Municipal Code, a $1,000 fine can be assessed per firework device. The fine increases to $2,000 for the second offense within six months; and for a third offense within six months, the fine increases to $3,000.
Individuals in possession of fireworks can avoid the risk of fines and criminal charges by dropping off their fireworks at any Victorville Fire Station anonymously.
Citizens are encouraged to report fireworks sales and activity anonymously to the City of Victorville at vv.city/reportfireworks. City officials say the detailed reports received from community members increase the effectiveness of their enforcement efforts.
Located in Southern California at the high-point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Victorville is the leading city for both industry and retail in the High Desert region. Victorville is a growing, vibrant community that is home to more than 136,000 residents and some of the area’s largest employers. Clean air, abundant mountain vistas, family-friendly recreational activities, spectacular sunsets, and breathtaking night skies entice locals and visitors alike to fall in love with this city that is within a few hours of SoCal beaches, National Parks, mountain retreats, and other major attractions. Ontario International Airport is less than an hour away. Learn more about the City of Victorville at VictorvilleCA.gov.
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