Fireworks and the environment – level 1

Fireworks and the environment

06-01-2025 07:00

In Southern California, fireworks for New Year’s Eve caused problems.  The air in Los Angeles is not safe to breathe.

Fireworks make the air dirty. They put small objects and metals in the air. It is bad for health and for the natural world too. Fireworks can also start fires. Some areas, like the San Gabriel Mountains, are very dry and windy. Fires can spread quickly.

Authorities ask people not to use fireworks or anything that can make a fire. If someone has illegal fireworks, they could get a fine or go to jail.

Difficult words: spread (to move to a larger area), illegal (not allowed), fine (money you must pay if you break a rule).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What are the potential consequences for someone found with illegal fireworks in Southern California, according to the text?

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