illegal fireworks each and every year.
But to see it up close a brings
the issue to sharper focus.
We went on calls starting at 9:00 last
night and the calls just didn't stop.
We went on grass fire calls and
several house fires as well,
including this one that broke o.
Early this morning on Fabry J.
Way in South Sacramento,
it was just put out moments ago This as
illegal fireworks lit up the night sky
into the early hours of this morning.
And firefighters believe this fe
too likely started from a firew.
As soon as the sun went down on July 4th,
the emergency calls started com.
And they didn't stop for firefighters
in Sacramento County who worked
through the night going from fio
fire to stop claims from spread.
Here we look at this week realls
the Super Bowl for the fire ser.
ABC10 went for a ride along
with SAC Metro crews as they
responded to illegal fireworks.
The first fire of the night came in around
9A grass Fire along Elk Grove, Florin Rd.
That's where we met up with Elk Grove
City Council Member Darren Soone
wanted to see first hand
what they go through.
In their line of work, there's a
lot happening going on right no.
So yeah, I think the illegals ae
happening even right above the e
fires that are being started by them.
He says local leaders
have tried to discourage
people from buying illegal
fireworks, warning of fines
and other punishment,
but not everyone listened.
This causes a lot of issues
that you as you can see,
so many resources are being spe.
And several homes did catch fire overnight,
like this one in Carmichael,
which firefighters say is a.
Total loss. If you choose to use
illegal fireworks, you're puttig
homes at risk and lives at risk.
And then early this morning clas
could be seen shooting from thef
of this home in Vintage Park. Luckily,
crews were able to save it in t,
but the work is not over for
firefighters who after a busy
and that times chaotic night,
still expect more fire recalls
in the days ahead.
As people light off the rest
of their illegal material.
And while firefighters believe many of
these fires did start from fireworks,
this one included either from illegal
fireworks or improper use and disposal
of the safe and sane legal ones.
We won't know for sure the exact
cause of these fires Walt untila
full investigation is completed.
We do have an investigator on
the scene here and typically.
Investigations take a few weeks, Walt.
All right, Bridget.
Anybody injured last night?
That we know so far this mornin?
Yeah. Each and every year, Walt,
people were injured due to fireworks.
We just learned from SAC Metro t
responded to at least four medil
calls ranging from 49 years oldl
the way down to six year old years old.
That little girl suffered a minr
injury to the leg. Got an adult male.
We're also told how to have
his finger amputated.
Improper use of illegal firework, Walt. Yeah.
All right. Bridget, be Orlo.
The warnings go out every year,
and then people are going to dot
they're going to do. All right. Thank
you, Bridget.
The Sacramento Metro Fire Depart
sharing some overnight statistis
from their holiday ships with u.
This is all just coming in right now.
Here's what we know.
Fire crews who were dispatched o
130 different fires last night.
They also responded to four firk
related medical incidents that
included three separate burn injuries
and as Bridget just mentioned,
one finger amputation while
lighting safe and sane firework.
In the meantime,
more overnight fires continue
to keep firefighters busy.
Overnight fire crews was sacked
fire department extinguishing a
outside fire against the house n
the 18 under block of Glen Rose.
in Sacramento.
They say there was also debris d
grass burning in the backyard.
Fire crews rescued a kitten from the home.
No injuries reported in that
one cause of the fire.
Under investigation and check this one out.
Fire crews putting out an attic
fire that actually started
from the outside of the home,
3800 block of 1st Ave.
No injuries reported and that fire of course,
is in the early investigative s.
For many pet owners,
the night of the 4th of July is worrisome,
especially if your pet happens to escape.
Because of all the noise caused by fireworks,
local animal shelters were
expected to get even busier.
This was the Front St.
Animal Shelter in Sacramento,
which was already full yesterda.
So here's what you should do no.
If your pet has escaped.
According to the American Humane Association,
you should not waste any
time to start your search.
Tell everyone in your neighborhd
that your pet disappeared.
Check places where your pet maye
gotten trapped or could be hidi,
and not only should you
call your local shelter,
but also visit them.