So what you're saying is that 911 doesn't want a bunch of calls in the middle of the night from people who claim their dogs are scared and allege someone is setting off fireworks illegally "out there somewhere" and want YPD dispatched immediately? Can't blame them. Here's to all the 911 operators this weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

or just do what we pay you to do and patrol the areas where they have been going off for the last 2 weeks

Hahaha I salute all the Karen's out there who are gonna be in high alert for criminals setting off fireworks hahaha

YAKIMA what a joke calling 911

Some people have lost the real meaning of independence day 🫡🇺🇲 It's not all about setting off fireworks for a month straight. It's a celebration on one day a year and that is only on the 4th of July! Alcohol and fireworks do not mix, someone I know lost their 32 year old son due to lighting fireworks while intoxicated, people have lost pets that either run off or die due to tremendous stress.. It's all a matter of respect for others.. independence day is dedicated to our military 🪖 Anyway with that being said have a safe 4th and please discontinue lighting fireworks after the 4th thank you all kindly...

It's tough. Too bad people aren't getting a clue that the world is a LOT more flammable than it was when we were kids. It's also hotter and windier. And, I don't have any answers. It seems that strong penalties for arson are a place to start. I have watched the forest fires now for eight years around Yakima, and I am quite convinced that our forests will not return after they burn. Except for the riparian areas, of course. And even that is a 'sticky wicket' because when we 'drive up in the mountains' all the roads are located in riparian areas, so we never see the true scope of the devastation that has been wrought, and recently. It is so sad.

It don’t do any good you guys don’t do anything about it

For those of you who think that a fireworks ban all fun and games until someone you know gets a hand blown off, your house burns down from fireworks landing on the roof or a family member dies from a medical emergency because police/fire were busy somewhere else because of fireworks….good luck.

Nope! Do your own Job

1: This never works 2: Y’all don’t take this serious and just gives warnings to people that will continue to shoot them off 3: Can’t be everywhere at once. Saying y’all still need to be watching for actually crime 4: You gotta catch us first 🤪😉

So..illegal but no enforcement? Got it.

Fireworks in Yakima county should be illegal this year because of fires . Not just the city of Yakima.

Considering all the other stuff you guys face and the way the courts tend to tie the hands of law enforcement I cant chastise you for this effectively unenforceable law. Many complain about the overall crime statistics and all the other societal ills we face and act like the cops should solve all of them, when in reality all you can do is go after what you see or is reported to you, but you get the blame. Hang in there, you ARE appreciated

So in other words, it’s “illegal“, but it’s not really enforceable.  Well, I agree with common sense and not burning things to the ground, but this is a prime example of a law that shouldn’t exist.

Yeah I'm sure all my neighbors are going to report each other we do it every year right in the middle of town good luck....snitches get ditches..... I feel sorry for you if that's all you have to do on the 4th of July is driving around to report people that are having fun that makes you one pretty pathetic sad individual.....

🖕🏼 "...and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air..."🎶🎵

Ahh man but I want to make noise for the 4th

Do $100 permit and must provide proof of renter insurance or home insurance.

With the increase in property taxes, I assumed that came with a fireworks permit… Kidding, about the fireworks permit but not about my property taxes increasing

All I see is everyone complaining, it’s America’s 250th. Y’all may not like it but it’s about to get loud!! Merica 🇺🇸🇺🇸 P.S.A also be safe 🫡🫡🫡

I love fireworks, it's the 250th you're not going to stop it. It's time to educate the public on how to set them off safely, prepare your property, and if you blow off your fingers it's on you. What's more divisive is calling in your neighbors, it's time to join them and celebrate together.

Well I will be home with my Afib dog freaking out in my lap. No one’s fault, just my reality. My dogs get pretty freaked out.

Would be nice if they actually follow through with this. but doubtful

Absolutely 💯 agree for the law. 😭

Like your going to do anything

It’s funny how they make them illegal but you can’t literally buy them pumping your gas…

Does this apply in the hood?

It would be nice if there was some enforcement…

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Time an time again u say this but do people listen HELL NOOOOOOO!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yea well, without enforcement, this is just posturing for the sake of posturing.... Fireworks have been going off like a war zone for about three days now in my neighborhood. It'll only increase...

Making your announcement does nothing. You dont respond to the houses who are breaking the law.

The neighbors always have fireworks. Then they run inside

Yakima Police Department start ticketing the ones firing them off

What a joke

Yep. Been going off this week already.

And NOTHING IS DONE just like the speeding, nothing is done so carry on i guess.

Been hearing them every night for a week.

Wish people would listen to this..I have a small dog that just goes into full blown panic attack 😭 she trembles so hard she actually ends up vomiting 🤮 I've tried CBD it helps some I don't know what else to do for her 😢 I haven't had a good night sleep for 3 or 4 days it's a warzone! Enforce this law start issuing citations to those in violation...