About 25 tons of illegal fireworks found at South Gate residence – NBC Los Angeles

Authorities were working Thursday to safely remove multiple tons of illegal fireworks from a residence in South Gate.

The South Gate Police Department received a call around 1:15 p.m. about people selling fireworks at home in the 5700 block of Main Street.

When officers arrived, they located about 25 tons of illegal fireworks. According to South Gate PD, several U-Haul trucks were found filled with fireworks as well as more tons inside the garage.

At least 5 people were arrested with possession of fireworks, police said.

Law enforcement requested that the LA County Fire Department assist with the investigation.

NewsChopper4 was over the residence where authorities were working to clear out the fireworks.