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Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.Disposing fireworks properly is important for public safety and helps protect the environment, but guidance on how to do that can be hard to find. We got in touch with several fire departments to learn how.Fireworks that explode or fly are illegal and unregulated in California, so there’s no telling what’s actually inside or how they may react when handled. Regulated “safe and sane” fireworks also contain combustible chemicals that need special care.You have the right to film ICE detentions. Here’s how to do it safely and effectively Whatever is in them, make sure you douse used fireworks in a water bucket outside and away from vegetation to lower the chances of them relighting. There’s no magic number for how long, but the L.A. County Fire Department says they should be soaked for at least 15 to 20 minutes. However, soaking them overnight is the best choice, according to the county department and Kara Garrett, a deputy state fire marshal with Cal Fire.Once they’re soaked, wrap the used fireworks in plastic bags to prevent them from drying out. The county department says double bagging can work too.These steps also apply to fireworks that malfunction or fail to ignite, according to Garrett. Don’t try to relight those. Leave them untouched for 15 to 20 minutes and then follow the rest of the steps again — soak overnight and bag them in your trash can.The county fire department says any unused “safe and sane” fireworks should not be thrown in the trash. They recommend contacting your fire department or a hazardous waste disposal facility to ask about safe drop-off options. For illegal unused fireworks, the county says to call your local police or fire department to arrange for safe and legal disposal, which can usually be anonymous.At a time when trusted news and information are more important than ever, your donation ensures that LAist can continue to serve everyone in our community. Make a powerful statement that you value quality reporting from LAist and safeguard the future of public media today with your gift.Protesters say federal agents hit them with rubber bullets and tear gas. What happens to their complaints?One of LA’s beloved burrito spots is closing its doors after 50 years in its original East LA locationFederal judge finds LA failed to create enough shelter for unhoused people as required in agreementAdvocates say popular gathering spots for Asian immigrants are seeing less foot traffic in the wake of ongoing immigration sweeps.Dodgers turn federal agents away from stadium, team says. Crowd briefly protests outside An LAist reporter saw people in tactical gear with their faces covered by masks on the road that leads to the Dodger Stadium downtown gate.LAPD’s use of officers on horseback during protests draws complaints about use of forceDid a complicated 2024 homeless count lead to errors? Experts and some city officials think soThe businesses facing scrutiny in probes surrounding a disgraced OC supervisor
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