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Mayor Candidate Blasts Firework Display on Darkened Bridge

2/17/2026

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On February 13, a viral Instagram post showed a dangerous firework display on Los Angeles' Sixth Street Bridge.
Asaad Alnajjar, a mayoral candidate, called the event illegal and a risk to bystanders and first responders.
He blamed city officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, for not addressing copper wire thefts that left the bridge dark.
The bridge, known for LED lights, has faced vandalism since its 2022 reopening.

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Story summary

On February 13, a viral Instagram post showed a dangerous firework display on Los Angeles' Sixth Street Bridge.
Asaad Alnajjar, a mayoral candidate, called the event illegal and a risk to bystanders and first responders.
He blamed city officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, for not addressing copper wire thefts that left the bridge dark.
The bridge, known for LED lights, has faced vandalism since its 2022 reopening.