ILLEGAL FIREWORKS HOTLINES FOR JULY 4TH WEEKEND

The Kern County and Bakersfield Fire departments are setting up Hotlines to report illegal fireworks this weekend. City Fire Captain Anthony Galagaza says their lines will be open Sunday and Monday from 7:00 PM until midnight, and hopes people who see illegal fireworks will protect their neighborhoods.

City residents can call (661) 868-6070

County areas can call 1-877-FIRE-TIP (347-3847) or 661-324-6551 if it’s late at night.