CAL FIRE: Over $7,500 in illegal fireworks confiscated in Fresno County

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Monday, July 1, 2019
Over 450 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized in Fresno County Sunday afternoon, according to CAL FIRE and Fresno County Fire. (CAL FIRE)
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Over 450 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized in Fresno County Sunday afternoon, according to CAL FIRE and Fresno County Fire.

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Authorities were notified of a person selling the fireworks from their vehicle in Mendota. Police arrested the seller, but have not released their name.

CAL FIRE estimated the value of the fireworks to be over $7,500.