New Years Eve revelers were heard across Oahu. From Haleiwa to Papakolea much of the sights and sounds were illegal.
"I live further down and I did see the illegals the type they put into the canister, and shoot off, yeah definitely," says Papakolea resident Gwen Kort-Rodrigues.
Still, she says the fireworks ban brought a welcomed difference this New Years Eve.
"All in all I think I'm very happy with it, it's a better environment it's health hazard that's gone," says Kort-Rodrigues.
But according to Honolulu Fire officials, the festivities this year weren't much better.
"We pretty much saw the same level of activity in terms of fire dispatches and the same trend in terms of fireworks related," says Capt. Terry Seelig, HFD.
HFD responded to 234 fires, medical calls and other incidents. Down slightly from last year, but an increase over 2009.
"I just feel it's a disappointing trend that didn't diminish the way it had over the 4th of July holiday," says Seelig.
Of the 54 fire calls HFD responded to, 22 were fireworks related, less than the years before.
There were also reports of two fireworks related injuries. One man was severely hurt by an illegal aerial, and a young child was also injured.
HFD was hoping they'd see a quiet night, as they had during 4th of July when the fireworks ban was first enforced.
"We had that at 4th of July, zero injuries caused by fireworks, why can't we have that at New Years time," says Seelig.
Some residents, however feel that the fireworks ban wasn't a bust.
"It's a welcomed change, I mean we enjoy the celebration but a little bit is better than a lot, so I think the law is working quite well," says Papakolea resident Susan McClintock.
Honolulu Police haven't released the number of citations issued for illegal fireworks.
