Ding-Dong Ditch Prank in Coronado Goes Awry with Unexpected Fireworks Blast

Coronado, Calif.— A teenage prank of ringing doorbells and running away turned dangerous in Coronado last Tuesday, leading to a firework explosion that injured two teenagers. Authorities are now investigating the incident in which a homeowner allegedly retaliated against the prank players by setting off fireworks. The event unfolded late at night after a group of teenagers engaged in what is known as “ding-dong ditch,” where they rang the doorbells of several homes and then …

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