The fireworks explosions and fires that damaged four homes in Pacoima have also claimed a life.
The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered from the scene of the fires near 12933 Corcoran St., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The fires began just after 9 p.m., and on Thursday night, officials confirmed that several people and pets had been injured in the blazes and exploding fireworks.
They include a burned woman, 33, who was hospitalized in critical condition, as well as a 68-year-old woman who inhaled smoke but refused a visit to the hospital.
Additionally, a dog was rushed to an emergency veterinary hospital, while L.A. Animal Control was called for other injured pets.
The incident came just hours after a similar tragedy in Simi Valley, which also killed a person.
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez noted that fireworks have “traumatized another neighborhood.”
“This incident is a reminder that the selfish and thoughtless use of fireworks are not harmless, they can be deadly and cause irreparable harm,” she said in a statement.
