According to the National Fire Protection Association, 12,264 fires in 2021 were started by fireworks in the U.S. causing $59 million in property damage. The Fourth of July and the days immediately before and after the holiday are the times when fire risk is at its highest. A strong fire watch security guard presence can [...]
The Fourth of July is almost here. With it comes illegal fireworks, expect them to light up the sky in cities throughout California and Arizona. Fire watch security guards can help protect businesses and residential areas from major damage in case an ember from one of these fireworks lands nearby. A Big Problem Gets Bigger. [...]
A prolonged drought and illegal fireworks can be a deadly combination as we head into the Fourth of July holiday, resulting in fires across California and Arizona. Property owners and municipalities are hiring security guards to prevent the use of illegal fireworks and to report fires immediately. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 19,500 [...]
Criminals See Evacuated Homes As Easy Targets Deserted streets and homes are ideal targets for burglars. With thousands of residents evacuated because of the new fires raging near San Jose, Napa and Sacramento in Northern California and near Glendora in Southern California, home break-ins in evacuated areas is a big concern. Police can't be everywhere. [...]
With the Fourth of July comes fireworks. While public firework displays will take place around Fresno and "safe and sane" fireworks are available for purchase, illegal fireworks will still be plentiful. The concern over the potential fire hazards of illegal fireworks has prompted Fresno businesses, retail centers and private communities to hire fire watch security [...]
