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Reminder: Fireworks Are Illegal

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 30, 2022 with No Comments

Every year around this time our stress levels increase because some residents choose to ignore restrictions on fireworks. Restrictions meant to keep us, our property, and our parks safe. Did you know that 99% of wildfires in our hills are because of human causes? Fireworks being one of those causes–and always around the 4th of July. Let’s stay safe and only watch the professional shows.

No Fires This Year Near the 4th of July

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 8, 2021 with No Comments

We are pleased to report that we are aware of no fires that were started in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor in the days before or after the Fourth of July. We know FireWatch volunteers were out and so were park and preserve rangers. We can breathe a sign of relief related to this significant and historic fire ignition week. Keep up the vigilance as it will be a hot, dry summer!

Celebrate the 4th Virtually

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 4, 2020 with No Comments

Happy 4th of July! While we may not be celebrating in the usual way, remember fireworks can ignite dry brush and cause large wildfires! Yesterday’s post included non-emergency phone numbers for area police departments to report use of fireworks, which are banned in all communities surrounding the hills. If you are looking for an alternative to the usual festivities hampered by COVID, consider these: Yorba Linda is hosting a virtual fireworks display starting at 5 PMhttps://bit.ly/38mEXAm Anaheim Disneyland will host … Read More

Report the Use of Fireworks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 3, 2020 with No Comments

Of course we all should celebrate the 4th of July, but we must do so safely. The COVID pandemic has been very challenging. Imagine how much worse it could be if a fire burned your home down too. As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in all communities surrounding the hills. Please promptly report any use of fireworks in the following cities. Our fire agencies are already on high alert, so let’s not make things worse with a wildfire. How to … Read More

Fires in Puente Hills

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 12, 2020 with No Comments

It appears the reminder needs to be made that fireworks are illegal in all of the communities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This is the second fire for the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority in or near its preserves in just as many weeks. Please do not set off fireworks, they impact wildlife, can easily start fires, and can lead to devastating wildfires. View the KTLA News cast.