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Escondido officials urge residents to avoid illegal fireworks, cite fire and safety risks

5081031 · June 26, 2025
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Officials from the Escondido Fire Department and a city council member warned that illegal fireworks are dangerous, can start wildfires, and asked residents to report violations to the Escondido Police non-emergency line.

Officials with the Escondido Fire Department and a city council member urged residents to avoid illegal fireworks, saying they pose risks of injury, harm to neighbors, and wildfire ignition.

Lavonna Koretsky, deputy fire marshal with the Escondido Fire Department, said the city's celebration customs carry safety risks when people use illegal fireworks. "The…

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