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Hawaii Cracks Down on Illegal Fireworks After Tragedy

12/29/2025

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Hawaii authorities intensified enforcement against illegal fireworks after a deadly explosion last New Year's Eve that killed six people.
Mike Lambert, director of the Department of Law Enforcement, said illegal fireworks have decreased since the tragedy.
New laws authorize police to issue $300 fines for illegal fireworks.
An amnesty event collected 500 pounds of illegal fireworks.
Police have issued 10 citations, a notable increase from previous years.

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Hawaii authorities intensified enforcement against illegal fireworks after a deadly explosion last New Year's Eve that killed six people.
Mike Lambert, director of the Department of Law Enforcement, said illegal fireworks have decreased since the tragedy.
New laws authorize police to issue $300 fines for illegal fireworks.
An amnesty event collected 500 pounds of illegal fireworks.
Police have issued 10 citations, a notable increase from previous years.