Crime & Safety
What Were Those Loud Booms Heard in Monrovia Saturday Night?
A fireworks show was to blame for the loud noises heard shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday.
A series of loud booms heard in Monrovia and elsewhere Saturday night were from a fireworks show at the Irwindale Speedway, police said.
Dozens of explosions could be heard shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday and police received several calls from local residents, Monrovia Police Sgt. Nick Manfredi told Patch.
A NASCAR stock car race was held at the speedway Saturday night, according to the track's website.
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