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Escondido fire chief, councilmember urge safe Fourth of July, warn against illegal fireworks
Summary
Escondido Fire Chief John Tanger and Councilmember Joe Garcia urged residents to avoid illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July, citing risks to people, pets and property and asking people to report non-permitted fireworks to the city non-emergency line.
Escondido Fire Chief John Tanger and Councilmember Joe Garcia urged residents to avoid illegal fireworks ahead of the July 4 holiday, warning they cause injuries, frighten children and pets and can start fires.
In brief remarks included in the meeting record, Fire Chief John Tanger said, "Every year, our crews respond to fires and injuries that are caused by illegal fireworks. It's not worth the…
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