BREAKING NEWS
Two Teens Arrested in Connection with Riverside Fire Started by Fireworks
[Los Angeles, CA] – In a shocking development, authorities have arrested two teenagers in connection with the devastating Riverside fire that left thousands of acres scorched and hundreds of homes destroyed.
According to sources close to the investigation, the 16-year-old males were taken into custody after an extensive investigation revealed that they had set off illegal fireworks in the area, sparking the massive blaze that has been burning for several days.
The Riverside fire, which began on July 25, has burned over 24,000 acres, forced thousands to evacuate, and destroyed dozens of homes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has been battling the fire, with hundreds of firefighters and aircraft working tirelessly to contain the blaze.
The two teens, who have not been named, were arrested on suspicion of arson and are currently being held at a juvenile detention center.
"We are committed to holding those responsible for this devastating fire accountable for their actions," said a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. "We urge anyone with information about the fire to come forward and assist us in our investigation."
The incident has raised concerns about the dangers of illegal fireworks, which can spark devastating fires and put lives at risk.
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2 teens arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that led to the devastating Riverside fire
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Six homes completely destroyed; I swear it gets worse every year.
*Two 16-year-old boys were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 5 on suspicion of setting off fireworks in Riverside that led to the* [*Hawarden fire* ](https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/07/22/fireworks-possibly-caused-destructive-hawarden-fire-authorities-say/)*that burned nearly 600 acres, destroyed six homes and forced scores of families to flee.*
Always a worry to those who live in the country or near wooded areas. Sometimes fireworks go off here that make me dive for cover because they seem to explode two inches from my windows. But the bigger, more ongoing worry, is that these illegal fireworks will start a fire and burn down mine and my neighbors homes. (the fireworks caused in the Hawarden fire were totally illegal in all parts of CA)
Working on cost recovery?
Guess the teens better starting working on prolonging their lifespan.
It’s gonna take a few thousand years.
Sucks that you could ruin your the lives of so many people and your own whole life ahead of you cause you were a dumb teen who wanted to make stuff go boom.
Easy way to avoid this: don’t be an idiot with fireworks