Few or no citations were issued for using fireworks in Nevada County during the 4th of July period. The Fireworks Task Force, consisting of a number of local law enforcement and fire agencies, patrolled from last Saturday through the 4th. Consolidated Fire District Deputy Fire Marshal, Terry McMahan, says mostly warnings were issued, including for people unaware that the fireworks ban had also been extended to Nevada City this year…

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McMahan says normally only a handful of citations are issued each year. He says most of the complaints about fireworks use come from the more urbanized areas of the county…

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McMahan says Nevada City was actually fairly quiet. There were also few violations reported in camping areas, including Scott Flats Lake.