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San Francisco jolted awake as massive pile of illegal fireworks ignited on beach

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San Francisco residents got an unexpected fireworks extravaganza Saturday night when hundreds of illegal explosives erupted on Ocean Beach. The massive, unsanctioned pyrotechnic display erupted around 10:30 p.m.

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  1. KRON4

    VIDEO: Hundreds of illegal fireworks light up SF's Ocean Beach (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    (KRON) -- A video shows hundreds of illegal fireworks being set off on San Francisco's Ocean Beach around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. In the video, it seems like multiple fireworks are being set off simultaneously. The video is around two minutes long, and the fireworks can be seen exploding nonstop.

  2. New York Post

    San Francisco jolted awake as massive pile of illegal fireworks ignited on beach (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    San Francisco residents got an unexpected fireworks extravaganza Saturday night when hundreds of illegal explosives erupted on Ocean Beach. The massive, unsanctioned pyrotechnic display erupted around 10:30 p.m.

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