Illegal fireworks disturb West Oakland residents, police investigating

Illegal fireworks display in Oakland

Fireworks in November? Apparently an illegal fireworks display disturbed some Oakland residents on Wood Street on Saturday night. Credit: @‌airplaneian via Storyful

OAKLAND, Calif. - Fireworks in November? According to police in Oakland, an illegal fireworks display went off on Saturday in the area of Raimondi Park.

Police said they are investigating reports of the fireworks that were displayed just after 10 p.m. on the 1800 block of Wood Street.

Ian Servin told social media news and video platform, Storyful, that he was at home when he, "heard some loud noises that sounded like fireworks outside my apartment."

"The intensity was surprising, so I looked out my window and saw a pretty massive display going off and started recording," Servin said.

Servin’s video footage shows dozens of fireworks going off. The unrelenting barrage almost looks like professional quality fireworks. The Bay Bridge can be seen glowing in the background from this vantage point.

The Oakland Fire Department confirmed they responded after the "fireworks incident." The department said they extinguished several boxes of still smoldering fireworks that were along 20th Street near the park.

In a statement, OPD said, "Fireworks are illegal and pose serious safety risks to our community. If you see someone possessing, selling, or lighting fireworks, call the Fireworks Tip Line at 510-238-2373 to provide information."

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