LAFD evacuates buildings after putting out flames likely tied to fireworks
LAFD said crews found fireworks after extinguishing flames that hospitalized a person in Wilmington.
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LAFD said crews found fireworks after extinguishing flames that hospitalized a person in Wilmington.
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