Albuquerque Fireworks Fallout | Albuquerque News

After the Fourth of July fireworks, Albuquerque’s emergency services are still reeling — with fire crews responding to nearly 900 calls, up from 490 last year, and three major fires including one in the foothills. Bernalillo County saw a staggering 400% spike in fires, many starting roadside — a clear sign of illegal fireworks. But enforcement is tough: firefighters can only cite violators if they witness the act, leaving them stuck in reactive mode. Officials are pushing for legal changes — turning fireworks violations into civil infractions to enable drone surveillance and proactive policing. A state bill aimed at fixing this fizzled out before even getting a committee hearing. The holiday’s chaos is over, but the fight for safer skies is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ba02c03a68e5a97