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Escondido officials urge residents to report illegal fireworks ahead of July 4
Summary
Fire Chief John Tanger and Mayor Dane White asked residents to call the city nonemergency line to report nonpermitted fireworks, warning that fireworks cause injuries, fires and distress to neighbors including pets and veterans with PTSD.
Fire Chief John Tanger urged Escondido residents to report illegal fireworks and to call the City of Escondido nonemergency line with locations, saying the city’s crews respond each year to “fires and injuries that are caused by illegal fireworks.”
The message was repeated by Mayor Dane White, who said residents should celebrate safely on the Fourth of July and reminded people to consider neighbors, including those with dogs or veterans with…
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