Fourth of July Archives | Hills For Everyone

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!

Fire Ignitions Near 4th of July HIGH

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 2, 2021 with No Comments

This is your friendly, but VERY serious, reminder our hills are *quite* flammable. So are our cars, houses, possessions–even us–we are flammable. More fires start in the month of July than *any other* month in the year because of fireworks. Please DO NOT set off fireworks in any of the neighborhoods near the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor–they are banned for a reason. Our safety, our lives, and our peace of mind are worth more than any firework display.

Fourth of July Booth

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 5, 2018 with No Comments

Check out our fun photos of the Hills For Everyone Fourth of July Booth at the Brea Country Fair.

Celebrate the 4th of July, Safely

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 25, 2016 with No Comments

Most cities surrounding Chino Hills State Park do not allow fireworks and neither does the Park. The weeks before and after the Fourth of July have the most incidents of illegal fireworks starting fires in the Park. Please report any suspicious or illegal activities in the State Park by calling 911. Report that it is occurring in Chino Hills State Park. You should be transferred to the Park’s Emergency Dispatch Center, which is where you’ll report the location of the … Read More