Amber Willard
BURBANK -- As July 4 approaches, so does fire season and reminders
from public safety officials that fireworks are against the law in
Burbank.
"No fireworks of any kind are approved in the city," Burbank Fire
Marshal David Starr said.
That includes "safe and sane" fireworks, such as sparklers, sold in
other California cities.
Fireworks have been banned in Burbank for at least 10 years, officials
said.
Instead, the city will provide a professional fireworks display at 9
p.m. July 4 at the Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive. Gates will
open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 6:30. Tickets for various seating
options are available at McCambridge, Verdugo and Olive recreation
centers as well as at the Park and Recreation Department Office in City
Hall.
Fire officials will be patrolling neighborhoods in the coming weeks to
ensure fireworks are not being used, Starr said. Those in violation could
be cited.
For information about the Starlight Bowl show, call 525-3721.
