Drones Catch Fireworks Violators | Sacramento News

Sacramento Fire Department is deploying drones to track down illegal fireworks, capturing precise footage to issue fines—expect notices in your mailbox soon. This Fourth of July saw a record 263 fire incidents, far above normal, with drones helping pinpoint the illegal activity. Fire Captain Justin Sylvia warns that rogue fireworks pose serious fire risks, especially in parks and neighborhoods, where hot embers can ignite grass fires. While no major building fires occurred this year, illegal use continues even after the holiday, with more grass fires reported on Sunday. Officials are reviewing drone footage to tally devices and calculate fines, reminding everyone: what goes up must come down—and it can come down hot. 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/61507dc970eaf67f