Three Teens Charged in Connection with Riverside Hawarden Fire Caused by Illegal Fireworks

The city of Riverside grapples with the aftermath of the Hawarden Fire, initially ignited by illegal firework activities by three local teens. Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson confirmed that two of the youths involved were arrested, while a third faces serious charges, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. The blaze, which took root on July 21 amidst scorching temperatures and wind, tragically razed seven homes and damaged 18 additional structures. The cost of the damage is pegged around $28 million, with firefighting efforts alone tallying up to $1.5 million.

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