NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—It was a busy Independence Day weekend for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, where scores of injured animals were treated for injuries resulting from panic-inducing fireworks. Debbie McGuire, executive director of the center, told The Epoch Times that concern about domesticated animals being traumatized by fireworks is always in the headlines this time of year. However, the same holds true for animals in the wild who co-exist with nearby human neighbors. “We’ve seen a flood of frightened wildlife that have been injured while trying to flee the blinding bright lights, intense noise, strange smells and air concussion of exploding fireworks,” McGuire said. McGuire said the shock of fireworks can cause wild animals to flee or become disoriented. They often end up in unexpected areas such as roadways or in unusual circumstances, such as flying into windows or buildings, or abandoning nests. Good Samaritans and …