Crime & Safety
Holiday Reminder: Fireworks Banned in Benicia
Fire officials urge residents not to bring fireworks sold elsewhere back to town.
Benicia Fire Department officials are reminding residents that all, legal and illegal, fireworks are banned within the city limits -- year-round and especially on the 4th of July.
"Dangerous fireworks" and "safe and sane fireworks," are banned in the city, according to a recently released statement from the fire department. "ALL fireworks are banned in the City of Benicia year-round," officials reiterated in the statement.
In addition, officials urged residents visiting communities where "safe and sane fireworks" not bring them to Benicia.
For Benicians planning to visit out of town family and friends where safe and sane fireworks are legal, fire officials released these tips: