Police in South Los Angeles seized a large cache of illegal fireworks from a home on Wednesday, prompting temporary evacuations in the area. The discovery was made during a domestic violence investigation at a residence in the 100 block of East 85th Street, just north of Manchester Avenue. Officers found fireworks stacked in every room, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents as a precaution. The LAPD bomb squad secured and removed the fireworks, which officials estimate to be worth between $150,000 and $200,000. Evacuations were lifted after authorities determined the area was safe. The fireworks are set to be handed over to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for disposal. This incident follows a 2021 botched detonation of seized fireworks in South LA, which caused significant damage.
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LAPD seizes $200K in illegal fireworks after South LA home raid
Evacuations lifted after bomb squad removes large cache from residence.
By The Unbiased Times AI
May 28, 2026 • 12:48 AM• Updated May 28, 2026 • 1:11 AM
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