California wildfire that caused millions in damage was started by fireworks, officials say

Illegal fireworks ignited the Hawarden Fire in Riverside, California, causing significant destruction and financial loss.

Starting on Sunday, the blaze reached 527 acres by Monday night, destroying six homes and damaging seven others, amounting to $11 million in damages and response costs.

One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries. Authorities are searching for suspects seen fleeing the scene and have identified a vehicle of interest.

Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson condemned the reckless behavior, emphasizing the dangers of fireworks in the region’s dry and hazardous conditions.

Some residents were evacuated, and the community faces poor air quality and emotional distress, NBC News has reported.

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