Aurora city officials are using social media posts, yard signs and more to warn residents against using fireworks.

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, public safety officials and healthcare workers are advising Bay Area residents to be aware of the dangers of illegal fireworks — instead encouraging attendance at professional shows of both fireworks and drones.

Fireworks, even sparklers, are illegal in Tacoma. Yet, the fire department spent plenty of resources last Fourth of July dedicated to fireworks.