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Knucklehead amateur pyrotechnicians staged a stunning illegal fireworks show off Los Angeles ’ iconic, beleaguered Sixth Street Bridge — drawing sparks from one of Mayor Karen Bass’ challengers.Feb. 13 post on Instagram claims to document a “safely coordinated” firework spectacle on the bridge linking Downtown LA with Boyle Heights, despite the video showing exploding fireworks shower sparks on spectators and a scooter weave through incendiaries.
“The bridge isn’t a sanctioned venue, and calling it ‘safely coordinated’ doesn’t make it safe or legal,” he said. “This kind of stunt puts bystanders and first responders at risk — period. We can’t allow this chaos in Los Angeles.”Dad shoots wife, 3 kids in horror 'family dispute' at crowded RI hockey arena — as players and fans are seen scrambling to safety 'Dance mom' who killed daughter at Vegas cheer contest won control of 11-year-old after nasty court battleThe colorful antics also drew a slew of online snark, particularly because the rebuilt bridge dubbed the “Ribbon of Light” had been plunged into darkness afterAlnajjar likewise lamented the wily wire thieves, and put Bass and city lawmakers on blast. “Because of the ongoing wire theft, the 6th Street Bridge is already dark and still hasn’t been properly repaired — largely due to inaction and budget cuts of repair funding from Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass and 15 Councilmembers,” he said.The picturesque viaduct bridge has a storied history, with its first incarnation being prominently in classic films such as “Terminator 2,” “The Naked Gun” and “To Live and Die in L.A.” Structural issues led to its demolition in 2016, but it was resurrected six years later with a flashy LED light design.Copper thieves and graffiti artists quickly ransacked the new bridge, which also became a popular spot for illegal fireworks shows, Dad shoots wife, 3 kids in horror 'family dispute' at crowded RI hockey arena — as players and fans are seen scrambling to safety 'Dance mom' who killed daughter at Vegas cheer contest won control of 11-year-old after nasty court battleHow cops ruled out Nancy Guthrie’s family in her disappearance — even without a suspect: experts Jaylen Brown’s ‘blocked’ All-Star bash was at Oakley founder’s $65M mansion, while nearby Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith party was slam dunkThe Sixth Street Bridge has been darkened because of copper wire thefts -- except during illegal fireworks shows. Dad shoots wife, 3 kids in horror 'family dispute' at crowded RI hockey arena — as players and fans are seen scrambling to safety
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