As the Fourth of July weekend gets underway, San Diego Fire-Rescue is reminding everyone about the dangers of illegal fireworks. It comes after Scripps Ranch residents reported hearing a barrage of them earlier this week, prompting fire safety concerns among neighbors.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud to be an American. I\u2019m proud to have served my country, and I\u2019m proud to live here,\u201d Michael Quesenberry said.<\/p>\n
Michael Quesenberry is among many who are excited to celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday this weekend. Like many of his neighbors, they want to celebrate safely. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously, don\u2019t start a fire,\u201d Michael Wear said.<\/p>\n
Michael and his mother Mary Lou were awakened to a loud sound coming from Jerabek Park behind their home Tuesday morning.The sound didn\u2019t just jolt them awake; it even woke up their dogs.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the veterans out there, for the people who have PTSD, and for the people who have problems, just don\u2019t do it for someone that has problems sleeping,\u201d Wear said.<\/p>\n
The San Diego Police Department said they received multiple calls from neighbors about fireworks going off in that area Tuesday around 1:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
When Michael looked out the backyard, all he saw was a show of fireworks.<\/p>\n
Although neighbors said this happens almost every year around the Fourth of July, they worry about the fire risk it poses to the neighborhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re concerned about the fireworks, of course!\u201d Michael Quesenberry said.<\/p>\n