San Francisco Targets Illegal Fireworks | San Francisco News

San Francisco is moving to crack down on illegal fireworks after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw over 140 fire calls, injuries including lost hands and eyes, and even a self-driving car catching fire. A new ordinance proposes stiffer penalties — from tickets for first-timers to jail time for repeat offenders — covering everything from sparklers to party poppers. While police say enforcement has been tough, the law aims to bring clarity and accountability. Critics, including the Public Defender’s office, warn it could unfairly target low-income and communities of color, but Supervisor Alan Wong argues it’s about equity — protecting residents from real harm and noise in neighborhoods already suffering. The measure passed unanimously and heads to the full Board for final approval. 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/22a7d63dbeb5aee8