City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06/29/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/29/2022 18:44
North Etiwanda Preserve CLOSED July 1st - 5th
Due to increased fire danger, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the San Bernardino County Fire Department will be implementing a closure of the North Etiwanda Preserve over the 4th of July holiday.
The closure is being implemented under the authority granted to the fire chiefs of both agencies and pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD-057 and San Bernardino County Fire Code Section 11. The closure is supported by San Bernardino County Special Districts, the agency that manages the North Etiwanda Preserve.
The closure is effective from 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2022, through 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A violation of the closure order is punishable by a fine of $1,000. The closure order can be viewed at www.RCFire.org.
This prohibition is in addition to the Rules and Regulations of the North Etiwanda Preserve, which are available at https://specialdistricts.sbcounty.gov/home/parks-and-recreation/north-etiwanda-preserve/or can be obtained from:
San Bernardino County, Special Districts Department
222 W. Hospitality Lane, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0450
The closure is necessary to provide for public safety and prevent the ignition of a wildfire that can damage or destroy the natural resources of the region and the historically significant areas within the North Etiwanda Preserve. "The North Etiwanda Preserve is a local treasure and a historically important place within our community," observed Rancho Cucamonga Fire Marshal Rob Ball. "Those among us who insist on using fireworks over the 4th of July holiday put our homes and our open space recreation areas at risk of destruction from a wildfire started by fireworks."
All fireworks are illegal in the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, "which includes all of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and undeveloped areas north of the City," reminded Fire Marshal Ball. "This includes safe and sane fireworks that can be purchased in neighboring cities."
The Fire District encourages residents to report the use of fireworks to the Fire Dispatch Center by calling the non-emergency number 1-909-941-1488. "If you see something, say something," encourages the fire marshal. "Help us keep your homes and our environment safe from preventable wildfires caused by those whose disregard for others puts all of us at unnecessary risk."
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District encourages residents and visitors to enjoy professional fireworks displays at one of several venues throughout San Bernardino County, including the one at LoanMart Field at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. Ticket information for the City of Rancho Cucamonga's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular can be found by visiting RCPark.com.
For additional information, please contact the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at 1-909-477-2770 or by emailing [email protected].