LAPD discovers huge fireworks cache, raising fears of another LAPD fireworks disaster
The LAPD discovered a large cache of illegal fireworks in a South LA home, prompting evacuations in the area. This incident raises concerns due to a previous fireworks explosion that caused significant damage and injuries. The LAPD bomb squad had to handle nearly 40 pounds of unstable explosives, which were packed into an inadequately rated containment vessel.
- ▪Residents were evacuated after the LAPD found a massive cache of illegal fireworks.
- ▪The LAPD bomb squad packed nearly 40 pounds of homemade fireworks into a vessel rated for only 33 pounds.
- ▪A previous fireworks explosion in 2021 injured 10 officers and 7 residents, damaging numerous properties.
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LAPD discovers huge fireworks cache, raising fears of another LAPD fireworks disaster Jason Weisberger 1:11 pm Wed May 27, 2026 Image: Martin Chavez/shutterstock.com Los Angeles residents were evacuated Wednesday after police discovered a massive cache of illegal fireworks inside a South LA home. Such a development would be alarming in any urban metro area, but especially in a city where the LAPD's last major fireworks operation accidentally detonated an entire neighborhood. The LAPD bomb squad packed nearly 40 pounds of the most volatile and dangerous homemade fireworks into an armored containment vessel that was rated for only 33 pounds, according to a federal report.
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