Investigation underway for possible illegal fireworks in Mentor

Investigation underway for possible illegal fireworks in Mentor

The Mentor Police Department is investigating the possible manufacturing or storage of illegal fireworks in Mentor.

San Francisco supervisors approve greater penalties for illegal fireworks

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed legislation Tuesday to impose stricter penalties for using illegal fireworks after the city saw a rise in fireworks-related injuries and fires over the Fourth of July weekend. “This ordinance gives the city a practical tool to change behavior before somebody is burned, a home catches fire, or a neighborhood is put at risk,” said Supervisor Alan Wong at Tuesday’s board meeting. Wong introduced the leg…