FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – It’s not quite the fourth, but fireworks can already be heard across the Central Valley. Fireworks that fly in the air, dart across the ground, or explode are illegal for private use in California. Any other fireworks that do not bear the “Safe and Sane” seal are also prohibited. This includes; mortar-style fireworks roman candles bottle rockets firecrackers “Illegal fireworks and fireworks used recklessly can easily cause catastrophic fires,” Fresno Fire Chief Billy Alcorn said in a social media post. “They pose a threat to our neighborhoods, our homes, and our loved ones.” ‘No one’s taken responsibility’: Porterville home burns down, illegal fireworks suspected Law enforcement and first responders are asking that people help out their communities by reporting illegal fireworks activity. Alcorn also says if first responders are responding to fireworks-related incidents, they cannot respond as quickly to other emergencies. Here is a list of resources to call and report illegal fireworks activity. Fresno: (559) 621-7000 Madera: (559) 675-4220 Merced: (209) 388-SAFE or use the Merced Connect app Visalia: For the use of illegal fireworks: (559) 513-8080 Visalia: For the sale of illegal fireworks: (559) 713-4026 Tulare: 9-1-1 Fines for fireworks will set perpetrators back a minimum of $2000 in Fresno, Visalia, and Tulare. Fines start at $1,000 in Merced and $500 in Madera.