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Escondido officials urge public to report illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

5189001 · July 3, 2025
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Fire Chief John Tanger and Mayor Dane White warned that illegal fireworks cause fires and injuries and asked residents to report incidents to the City of Escondido nonemergency line, without specifying a phone number.

Fire Chief John Tanger and Mayor Dane White urged Escondido residents to report illegal fireworks and to celebrate safely ahead of the Fourth of July.

The message matters because illegal fireworks, officials said, have led to fires and injuries that put residents and first responders at risk: “Every year, our crews respond to fires and injuries that are caused by illegal fireworks. It's not…

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