Las Vegas Metro Cracking Down On Illegal Fireworks
It’s that time of year again to celebrate the independence of our country. Parties, BBQ’s and fireworks will be happening throughout the valley. However, it seems that Las Vegas Metro is cracking down on illegal fireworks.
According to a recent report on Channel 3, some of these fireworks are being brought in by the truckloads prior to the holiday weekend. The report goes on to say that with last year’s numbers being comparatively high, so far these year, the totals are much bigger!
Metro Cracking Down On Illegal Fireworks In Clark County
Channel 3’s report quoted LVMPD Captain William Matchko saying “I can tell you we have already confiscated more and written more citations at this point than we did in all of last year,”
You should known that if you’re caught with the illegal packages, the fines alone start at $500.00. With more and more people moving to Las Vegas and the celebrations getting bigger, it’s quite the ordeal to keep a handle on all this.
Not to mention it is a safety issue as well. Everyone wants to enjoy the holiday weekend and even much more important, survive it!
A lot us also know that there are safe and approved fireworks available throughout the valley. But for some reason, we’re never satisfied are we?
The cost of what some of pay for the holiday pyrotechnics is also baffling. Some people paying thousands of dollars for those few minutes of illumination. But again, reminding everyone that approved or not, these things can be dangerous. Case in point, it was the topic of conversation just a couple of years ago on The Mike & Carla Morning Show.
If anything, just take a couple of minutes to listen to the segment. Hear what some locals have to say about setting off the fire crackers off. And this holiday weekend…be careful!
Where Does Las Vegas Rank For The 4th of July
#5. SEATTLE
You have to know that anywhere there is water will be a great place to watch the firsworks. Well, you would be right…for that reason, at #5 on the list, Seattle starts things off!
dk_photos via Getty Images
#4 LAS VEGAS
Okay, so we don’t have much water here in the desert, but Las Vegas is a great place to be to celebrate the 4th of July! Considering the other cities in the Top 5, we come in at #4!
dk_photos via Getty Images
#3 NEW YORK CITY
Well given it’s the largest city in the country, you would have thought it would be #1…but it comes in at #3! Quite surprisingly too. But still, being in New York City for any celebration is great!
llucky78 via Getty Images
#2 SAN FRANCISCO
This city has it all! The water, the bay, the history…San Francisco comes in at #2 on the list. One of thee best cities to be in when celebrating the 4th of July! Are we SHOCKED (shocked)? Not at all!
zimmytws via Getty Images
#1 LOS ANGELES
Have to be honest, when we saw this, a bit surprised. When you think the birth of our country, you think Boston, Philadelphia…but with everything considered, Los Angeles comes in at #1 on the list of Best Cities to celebrate the 4th!
jcamilobernal via Getty Images
Let’s be friends! 👍 Follow us on all social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kklz963
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kklz963/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kklz963/
