Los Angeles City Council to Consider Settlement for Victims of 2021 Fireworks Disposal Blast in South LA
Los Angeles — Nearly three years after a catastrophic mishap during an illegal fireworks disposal operation by the police bomb squad, the Los Angeles City Council is set to deliberate on a settlement proposal for the South Losa Angeles residents affected by the incident. The 2021 explosion resulted in injuries, extensive property damage, and the displacement of numerous residents, prompting ongoing legal and policy repercussions. On June 30, 2021, what was intended as a controlled …