One dead following fire, fireworks explosions in South L.A.

"The Los Angeles Fire Department said that it responded around 5:30 a.m. to find a detached garage in the 2400 block of 9th Avenue "fully involved with fire and explosions" and quickly put out the blaze."

"Authorities recovered large amounts of fireworks from the Jefferson Park property and discovered a man dead at the scene, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Dennis Orris said."

"Orris said it was unclear if the fire killed the man, or if he passed away before the blaze. He had no other details on the victim, and said the incident is under investigation."

"Illegal fireworks are a constant issue in the Los Angeles region, especially on the Fourth of July when residents light up the night sky for hours on end. Authorities have long tried to discourage the illegal celebrations, which can prove dangerous."

Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded around 5:30 a.m. to a South Los Angeles home where a detached garage was fully involved with fire and explosions. Flames and fireworks rose above the property as firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. Los Angeles Police Department investigators recovered large quantities of illegal fireworks from the Jefferson Park location and found a man dead at the scene. Authorities said it remains unclear whether the fire caused the death or whether the man died before the fire began. Video showed fireworks exploding above the home and injuries to an elderly man and a woman. Illegal fireworks remain a persistent danger in the region, including incidents around Fourth of July celebrations.

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