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Escondido officials warn residents against illegal fireworks ahead of holidays
Summary
Escondido Fire Deputy Lavonna Koretsky and Council Member Mary Consuelo Martinez warned residents that fireworks are illegal in Escondido and pose risks of injury, wildfire, and harm to veterans and pets; residents were told to report illegal use to the Escondido Police non-emergency line (number not specified).
Lavonna Koretsky, deputy fire marshal with the Escondido Fire Department, urged residents in a city public safety announcement to avoid illegal fireworks, saying they can cause injury and start wildfires.
"We all know everyone loves to celebrate. However, the illegal use of fireworks is a safety concern," Koretsky said. "The potential to hurt yourself, your neighbors, or start a wildfire is great and…
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