The Hawarden fire, caused by illegal fireworks, burned 600 acres, destroyed seven homes, and created 'immeasurable levels of fear' among Riverside residents, as reported by Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson.
Surveillance footage captured three teens lighting fireworks in an open field, leading to 27 charges of 'willful and malicious fire setting' against them, Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez stated.
Riverside Fire Chief Michael Moore described the Hawarden fire as a 'fast-moving, wind-drawn' blaze that took eight days to contain, damaging property worth an estimated $28 million.
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