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Illegal fireworks caught with drone in Las Vegas valley

Posted at 10:35 PM, Jul 04, 2022
and last updated 2022-07-05 16:52:46-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — 13 Action News was able to obtain video of illegal fireworks throughout the Las Vegas valley on Monday night.

Only safe and sane fireworks were allowed in Clark County.

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Agencies across Las Vegas are teaming up for an initiative called, "You light it, we write it."

People caught using illegal fireworks can face a fine of $500 or more.

A total of 53 citations for illegal fireworks were issued over the two-day crackdown, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported on Tuesday.

LVMPD also reported on Tuesday that there were 39 fire-related calls throughout Monday night. Additionally, Las Vegas Fire Department reported 15 fire responses.

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