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East Bay fire departments assessing Fourth of July fireworks-related damage
By Velena Jones at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
The Fourth of July may be over, but the damage from illegal fireworks is still being counted.
In Oakland, firefighters responded to multiple fireworks-related incidents, including five structure fires. One home was left with significant damage.
Video also shows cars doing donuts while passe...
Key takeaway At 96th Avenue and Plymouth Street, witnesses said illegal fireworks sparked a tree fire that spread to two vehicles and damaged power lines.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Fourth of July may be over, but the damage from illegal fireworks is still being counted.
In Oakland, firefighters responded to multiple fireworks-related incidents, including five structure fires. One home was left with significant damage.
Video also shows cars doing donuts while passe...
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