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California teens accused of arson after fireworks prank

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July 7, 2026

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Three teenage girls in Citrus Heights in Northern California, are facing arson charges after allegedly throwing a firework into a home on June 30th. The incident, caught on camera, resulted in a fire that destroyed a newborn's room, including a crib, blankets, and baby clothes, just weeks before the baby's arrival. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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DNyuz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Some California cities pay up to $1,000 for reporting illegal fireworks. See which ones

California has an illegal fireworks problem. As the Fourth of July nears, the air will fill with the sights, sounds and smells of festive, but illegal explosives. In May, authorities evacuated parts of South Los Angeles after police found truckloads of fireworks. In April, a former Yolo County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant was one of five []

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 10, 2026

Debris From Fireworks Ignites Fire In Illinois Garage

Debris From Fireworks Ignites Fire In Illinois Garage

Knewz

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· Jul 3, 2026

California man charged after Fourth of July fireworks explosion kills 8-year-old girl, faces up to 6 years in prison

A Californian man’s reckless Fourth of July fireworks celebration last year led to the death of an eight-year-old girl. Prosecutors have charged 47-year-old Earl Decastro, from Buena Park, California, with one count of involuntary manslaughter, recklessly setting fire causing great bodily injury, and the illegal possession of more than 100 pounds of dangerous fireworks, per...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment

Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment.

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jun 25, 2026

Local Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters and police across Central California are cracking down on illegal fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approa...

Fark

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fireworks recalled for *checks article* explosive risk [Ironic]

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Related coverage for "California teens accused of arson after fireworks prank": DNyuz — Some California cities pay up to $1,000 for reporting illegal fireworks. See which ones. WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford — Debris From Fireworks Ignites Fire In Illinois Garage. Knewz — California man charged after Fourth of July fireworks explosion kills 8-year-old girl, faces up to 6 years in prison. Al Jazeera — Powerful explosion as firefighters probe smoke at Tacoma apartment. KMJNow – Fresno — Local Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July. Fark — Fireworks recalled for *checks article* explosive risk [Ironic]