Los Angeles Police Report Over 1,000 Complaints Of Illegal Fireworks, Warn Against Non-Emergency 911 Calls

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Across Los Angeles on Saturday night, there were scenes of illegal fireworks throughout the city in celebration of the Fourth of July.The Los Angeles Police Department reported more than 1,000 complaints submitted online as of 10:05 p.m.
Police said they also had to hold dozens of 911 calls due to the lines getting clogged up, and apologized for the delays throughout the night.
Residents are being urged to only call 911 for emergencies and to use this online complaint