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Illegal July 4 Fireworks Spark Numerous Fires in Bay Area

Illegal July 4 Fireworks Spark Numerous Fires in Bay Area

KQED's Forum vor 6 Jahren

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With official July 4 fireworks cancelled this year due to
coronavirus, amateur displays illuminated the skies around the Bay
Area Saturday night. But the illegal displays led to noise
complaints -- and are being blamed for at least 100 blazes around
the region. Emergency officials even took to social media to warn
of fire risks. And it’s not just independence day: fireworks
have been a familiar sound in many cities in recent weeks. We'll
talk about the prevalence and impact of fireworks displays around
the region.