Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer warned residents about the use of illegal fireworks for personal use as preparations for Independence Day are underway. Amid concerns of increased risk of a fire hazard due to the ongoing drought, Feuer encouraged Angelenos to enjoy fireworks only in ”professional and permitted shows” on June 16.
Feuer said last year, 9,100 people were injured by fireworks that caused damage to their eyes, feet, or fingers. Historically, he said, more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day in the year.
“We know that in 2020 a fireworks display that was illegal caused a Northridge apartment building to burn to the ground,” Feuer said at the press conference. “And of course because of our drought, any fire that starts is going to spread very quickly.”…