A large, illegal fireworks display disrupted a Compton neighborhood over the weekend, causing widespread alarm and damage.
Illegal fireworks erupted over the weekend in Compton in a chaotic surprise holiday lights show that rattled windows and nerves. Deputies responded to the neighborhood near Compton College Sunday night after receiving calls about an illegal fireworks show. Residents said the fireworks blasts went on for several minutes and could be seen from miles around. Barrios said the fireworks went on for about 30 to 45 minutes. Other witnesses said the explosions continued for 15 minutes.
The display appeared to be coming from near a Department of Motor Vehicles office on Santa Fe Avenue, just north of the 91 Freeway, residents said. The blasts shattered windows at the DMV building.The city of Compton said in a statement that it does not condone the use of illegal fireworks, especially during the holiday season when families should feel secure in their neighborhoods. We will continue to enforce local ordinances that prohibit illegal fireworks
ILLEGAL FIREWORKS COMPTON SAFETY CONCERNS COMMUNITY DISRUPTION LAW ENFORCEMENT
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