CBSLA reported Saturday night, there were scenes of illegal fireworks throughout Los Angeles in celebration of Independence Day.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported more than 1,000 complaints submitted online as of 10:05 p.m. Police said they also had to hold dozens of 911 calls due to the lines getting clogged up, and apologized for the delays throughout the night, per CBSLA.
“We ask that you please not call 911 for illegal fireworks unless someone is hurt or there is a fire. You are tying up 911 for other life-threatening emergencies,” a tweet from LAPD’s Communications Division said. “As of this post, we’re holding nearly 50 calls on 911 and over 170 on non-emergency.”
We ask that you please NOT call 911 for illegal fireworks unless someone is hurt or there is a fire. You are tying up 911 for other life-threatening emergencies. As of this post, we're holding nearly 50 calls on 911 & over 170 on non-emergency.
— LAPD Communications Division (@911LAPD) July 5, 2020
The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, tweeted the day before Independence Day: “We’re going to have to celebrate differently this year. Everyone should cancel plans with others for the 4th of July. You shouldn’t gather with anyone who doesn’t live in your household. Please stay home and save lives — it’s that simple”
However, patriots defied Garcetti and Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders, so the sky across Southern California illuminated with fireworks as the region celebrated America’s birthday.
Video footage surfaced showing a helicopter’s view of patriots setting off “illegal” fireworks throughout the city. Video Below
Watch:
Incredible pic.twitter.com/Wna8pSUAsn
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) July 5, 2020
Twitterverse reacted:
Commie Newsom banned ALL gatherings July 4 in California with the sole exception of protests (of course). He further banned fireworks displays. California had some other ideas 💥✨🎉pic.twitter.com/He2bF7MYWH
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 5, 2020
God bless the good people of California. 🇺🇸🇺🇸💥💥 https://t.co/ozglGPA6Qo
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 5, 2020
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The people of Southern California are revolting against @GavinNewsom. My liberal neighbors are fed up with his controlling ways. https://t.co/9SIvG03Qel
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 5, 2020
Fireworks still going all across Los Angeles despite @GavinNewsom and @ericgarcetti trying to criminalize our freedoms.
Californians are tired of Newsom.
He’s overplayed his hand. https://t.co/I8SwCuROax
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 5, 2020
#Fireworks are illegal in LA but you wouldnt know it looking at this 8:44 and they are going off… @CBSLA #July4th pic.twitter.com/QxXEpi0pbJ
— Sara Donchey (@SaraDonchey) July 5, 2020
Last night was wild. #LAfireworks pic.twitter.com/s2V7z7QvvI
— LA Queen of Meme (@LAQueenofmeme) July 5, 2020
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When you accidentally park in the perfect spot for #Fireworks
Happy 4th of July from the #California mountains!#FourthofJuly – 2020 pic.twitter.com/QM25INOSX6
— Jen Degtjarewsky 🌊 🎬 🔭 (@JenDegtjarewsky) July 5, 2020
https://twitter.com/paulcshipley/status/1279751323735343107?s=20
Newsom: No fireworks tonight to prevent large gartherings
All of California: pic.twitter.com/ZEXpH7cLtd— Hayley Nelson (@hay_lizz) July 5, 2020
So sorry this is happening to you, Governor Newsom 😝
— Brynn (@brynnderson) July 5, 2020
