News from Mountain View officials:
The Mountain View Fire Department wants to remind citizens that all forms of fireworks (except for public shows put on by trained and permitted professionals) are strictly prohibited in the City of Mountain View.
Burn injuries and sometimes death may come to those who use any form of fireworks. Many residential structures fires have been attributed to persons using "Safe & Sane" and "Dangerous" Fireworks.
If a person who is using fireworks causes damage to someone else's property or bodily injury, he or she may be responsible for paying for all damages to the property, medical expenses, plus the associated cost to suppress the fire. In addition, that person could be fined or even jailed.
The California State Fire Marshal, along with local fire and law enforcement officials, will be strictly enforcing all applicable laws and regulations relating to fireworks.
The City of Mountain View encourages residents to celebrate the holiday by attending public displays put on by trained professionals.
Shoreline Amphitheatre will be hosting the annual San Francisco Symphony and fireworks display on the Fourth of July again this year. (Details here.)
The City will open limited areas of the golf course and driving range for the public to view the fireworks. Portions of Shoreline at Mountain View and the golf course will be closed to the public to protect the nesting wildlife and set-up for the show. Shoreline at Mountain View does have limited parking capacity and fills early in the day.
One access point will be available from Garcia Avenue where City staff and volunteers will guide the public to safe viewing locations. Both the Stevens Creek Trail and Permanente Creek Trail hours will be extended on July 4.
Tickets to the show are still available by calling (650) 967-4040
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