ILLEGAL FIREWORKS HOTLINE SET UP

A temporary hotline has been set up to report illegal fireworks in Kern County. The line got 500 calls last year, and Bakersfield Fire Battalion Chief John Frando is encouraging the public to use it again to free up 9-1-1 for emergencies.

The number is 661-868-6070 and will be live July 3rd and 4th from 7:00p.m. until midnight.

Kelli Pierce