Crime & Safety

1 Dead In Unlawful Firework Accident In Los Angeles County: Reports

A man has died in an illegal firework accident in Montebello, according to reports.

LOS ANGELES — A man has died in an illegal fireworks accident in Montebello, according to reports.

Police found a severely injured man unconscious and not breathing around 6:30 p.m. Monday at a Germain Drive home, near North Maple Avenue, KABC-TV reported.

He died at a hospital, police told the media outlet. His name wasn't immediately released.

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The man used illegal fireworks, KCBS-TV reported.

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