Illegal July 4 Fireworks Spark Numerous Fires in Bay Area

Published: July 6, 2020, 9 a.m.

b"With official July 4 fireworks cancelled this year due to coronavirus, amateur displays illuminated the skies around the Bay Area Saturday night. But the illegal displays led to noise complaints -- and are being blamed for at least 100 blazes around the region. Emergency officials even took to social media to warn of fire risks. And it\\u2019s not just independence day:\\xa0 fireworks have been a familiar sound in many cities in recent weeks. We'll talk about the prevalence and impact of fireworks displays around the region."