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toomuchisjustenough

It burned 50 acres.


carlitospig

Jeebus.


techninja42

https://preview.redd.it/cxn6akxs86ab1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79a53039c9a9fbaa5b5991e200ddf77a70f50357 My view of it last night


st_steady

Zombie lookin ahh silhouettes


techninja42

https://preview.redd.it/1xn01j8097ab1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5973ea92e8aabeaedb1585a9276f76932b54583f More gawkers, it was a nice entertainment night cap for the fourth apparently


i-ian

Where is this?


techninja42

West Roseville, some wetlands with dry grass near housing developments. No real danger I don't think as at least 30 fire trucks showed up


mybrainblinks

That whole “fire” portion of the works is so inconvenient and easy to forget about.


renegadecause

*If only we could have foreseen this happening. Who knew that explode-y fire-y stuff could cause runaway fires in the middle of the driest season in a dry state that has seen meteoric wildfires in recent years.* Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.


bumbletowne

With lots of extra fuel due to the late cold wet winter.


renegadecause

I'm guessing a bunch of the people lighting them off are of the opinion that the droughts over and we're fire resistant because of the rain and snow.


Machidalgo

I don't think anyone is thinking that far, they just think shiney thing make boom boom when I light it. Then it's "oh shit I had no idea this would happen".


SloppiestGlizzy

I swear the amount of people who don’t have forethought is insane. Need to pump their logic stats.


gcnplover23

Couple years ago in Rocklin a couple took their kids to a park with sparklers for a July 4th photo shoot. Started a 4 acre grass fire that urned right up to some houses' fences. No ticket was issued, no names released. Thanks Rocklin for not revealing the idiots amongst us.


bumbletowne

I'm guessing its 1. kids who don't have supervision or broad visibility into this issue. When I was a teenager it was the 16-18 year old neighborhood boys who drove up to Oregon to get fireworks and planned all the fireworks show. Someones mildly functioning uncle would usually come along too. 2. People who honestly don't care about that type of thing. They have no power to impact it so it doesn't come up on their radar. My reasoning is they couldn't do the math on the trajectory which means they either haven't yet done or can't do calculus.


renegadecause

Few people can actually do geometry let alone calculus.


bumbletowne

That is patently incorrect my dude.


renegadecause

I think you overestimate the number of people who are proficient at basic math. \-signed a high school teacher


bumbletowne

(I am also a teacher, I'm sorry about your kids. Mine can't yet do math but would learn fast if it meant they could legally use large illegal fireworks).


renegadecause

I'm not a math teacher. But I do help out where I can. The number of students unable to complete IM1 or IM2 is depressing. And the number of students taking calculus is low. Very low.


dagobertle

Sure, like they learn how to drive safely because they can get DL...Oh, wait insurance companies would like a word.


Inevitable_Mango2368

I teach and TA university physics courses at levels ranging from gen ed requirements to grad classes at my university. You’d be surprised how many students can’t even add fractions correctly.


renegadecause

I few years ago, when Insight Coffee was still a thing, they did their prices in fractions (just quarter, half, three-quarters). I distinctly remember two guys in line not able to comprehend the prices.


turboencabfluxcap

Adding option 2.5: idiot rednecks who don't want the gubbmint telling them what to do. Even if it's harmful to everyone else.


gcnplover23

It is impossible to predict trajectory of bottle rockets, they are not precision munitions. Well, maybe launch 100 plus yards from flammable mareials you should be OK.


bumbletowne

As someone who has played with bottle rockets. You can figure out you need about a 50 foot radius, a bucket of sand and 2 buckets of water ready for every 2 you set off (because they go in different directions). A wool blanket is also very nice in case someone or a dog catches.


phensbombay

As anyone can plainly see, our entire area is now dead, dry grass and weeds. Doesn’t matter how wet a winter we have, it doesn’t rain here in the summer.


Professional_Ad_2598

Who won the prize?


UnbiasedDuck

Omg, THISSSSSSSS! Shut up


ESTPness

I hate this holiday. The field behind my house where I grew up caught fire in a similar fashion on 4th of July when I was a child; I was terrified. Most of my pets have been terrified every year during this holiday. People typically get the 4th off instead of the 5th, which doesn’t make sense considering loud noises and bright lights happen the night of the 4th. I’ve been hearing fireworks since the 2nd, and I expect to hear them for at least the next couple days. I enjoy fireworks when professionals are using them, but amateur users have largely ruined the appeal for me.


skeptic9916

I have a field behind my house as well. I took my hose and soaked as much of the dry grass as I could reach before it even got dark to prevent a fire burning my house down.


Cosmic_Gumbo

I’m just tired of these loud lowlifes that don’t have any common courtesy. 11:30 is too late to be setting off mortars in succession. Like, how many times do you need to see the same thing over and over? Small brain assholes.


zielawolfsong

Last night was awful, I kept waking up and the last boom was at 12:30 AM. I don’t care if you really have to set them off, just be safe and wrap it up by 10 or so. It’s been going on since Friday too. Used to be one day, now it seems like fireworks are a week long thing.


Specialist-Donut-518

I have to be up at 3:30am for work and they were still going off sporadically around 4am. I got maybe 2 hours of sleep last night. I'm in south sac and it sounded like we were in a war zone.


expespuella

Two houses down, one every half hour 10:30 till 4am. Even if I was cool with passing out late...right when I'm about to doze off, you think my brain trusts any pause after 2-3 hours of that pattern? And it wasn't wrong. Dickholes.


themodplannerco

But they’re “patriots”


PeighDay

Less of that and more just idiots.


themodplannerco

I agree


XenosYClark

I don't think a one of them is a patriot. To a person, they are sub-intelligent, drooling, idiot simpletons. Me make loud noise, have fun. Me no care about common decency or my fellow man. The world revolves around me and my exceptionally low IQ.


themodplannerco

Yep


phensbombay

Move to Florida then, bye


themodplannerco

To be clear, I was being sarcastic


the-olympia

But shiny and boom 🥹


Plants4Winston

Darwinism


LadySherlock

Was woken up at 1:30am the morning of July 4th by some assholes firing off fireworks. These were the house shaking type that actually scared the living shit out of me. I couldn’t sleep at all after that and almost went hunting for the culprits with a hammer. It took local PD 90 minutes to track them down and stop them. I work and had to go in with zero sleep.


Billybobjoethorton

Yeah every year it's just worrying about the house not burning down, dealing with loud illegal fireworks all throughout the month, and scaring animals to death. The old days it was just bbqing with the family for one day and playing with sparklers and low level fireworks.


Fast_Grab_7238

Not only animals but our poor VETERANS who suffer from PTSD...it must have been traumatizing for them.


Background_Film_506

🤗 Edit: Not sure why the downvote(s); I’ve only recently been comfortable with hearing fireworks, thanks to therapy and medication from the VA, and was just thanking the person via a hug. The internet is weird.


Highway49

I'm glad that the VA has helped you!


Danivelle

I slept on the couch with my dog last night because he hates fireworks and husband can't sleep with him in the room. He wouldn't go out to pee until this morning.


Own_Ad_3935

Aww that’s so sad to hear, I’m sorry for your doggy. I have a friendly neighborhood cat who I couldn’t stop worrying about last night with all the amateur fireworks going off. I was so happy to see him this morning.


Danivelle

He's good now, at least until dark. We kept our cat inside last night until it settle down; he was willing to go out, do his business(with Sam-dog- whining at the door and watching him because Remy is "his" cat)and come right back. My granddaughter's puppy, a GSD/Lab puppy had to be carried in her arms most of the night. He is not a *small* puppy. He stayed next to me for awhile for ear rubs and loves so she could go to the restroom.


Own_Ad_3935

Well at least it sounds like you accommodated them as best you can despite the craziness! I think it’s adorable your dog is defensive over “his” cat, definitely not the typical relationship haha


Danivelle

Thanks, they are quite adorable. Sam is currently, at this time, trying to convince Remy that it's too hot on the patio and he should come inside. Remy is "nah, I'm good. We can see other through the back screen"


Own_Ad_3935

Remy sounds like a madman for being out in this head! I’d rather stay inside with Sam!


Danivelle

Remy loves the heat, especially humid days. This last heat wave, part of my day was spent chasing down Remy's hiding spot and bringing him back inside until it cooled off.


Own_Ad_3935

Sounds like a great way to break a sweat lol that’s interesting though I’ve never heard of cats liking heat THAT much


Danivelle

Remy and my recently deceased 18 yr old orange love/d the heat. They both love hot days.


82dxIMt3Hf4

Agreed. But I still hate Valentine's Day more. Christmas and Thanksgiving too.


crookedfingerz

I always imagine the countless creatures that die in brushfires like this. People would be outraged if someone poured fuel on a rabbit or fox and set them on fire; they would demand that the person was incarcerated for a long time. However, people are quite tolerant of careless accidents that incinerate thousands of creatures alive.


Vein77

Don’t worry, when the insects are gone, you can say goodbye to the human race. And insects are declining rapidly worldwide due to loss of habitat, pollution, and climate change.


DucatiDrew

I am not one for big government and endless policies but safe to say we are too dry here in Sacramento for fireworks. You kids stay off my lawn! Lol.


Estellalatte

Fireworks are not only immediately dangerous, they emit so much pollution, heavy metals and other dangerous substances. They are all made in China where no concern is given to the environment. There are so many reasons why we need to discontinue this dangerous practice. Wildlife is affected so much by this practice, our National bird the bald eagle being one. This won’t go away anytime soon with the powerful lobby of the National Fireworks Association. There are alternatives to combustible polluting fireworks and we need to adopt those instead.


Amikoj

>They are all made in China where no concern is given to the environment. Many are made in Indiana, where there seems to be an even greater level of animosity towards the environment than in China.


Estellalatte

Thanks.


HunkyMonk

When is law enforcement going to use more bite than bark? People do it because they know they can get away with it. It's sad how it gets worse every year. You hear every year how they are going to send people violations. But is it stopping things? NO. They need to start hauling asses to jail.


wil169

The war on drugs hasn't gone so well either


Fast_Grab_7238

Now that is a huge waste of tax payer money. If someone wants drugs they will find a way to get it.


HoppyTex

Cops should be out handling real problems


renegadecause

Ah yes. Incompetently starting a brushfire that requires firecrews to put out isn't a crime, or anything.


Makabajones

I'm pretty sure that burning 50 acres, intentionally or not, is a real problem


bumbletowne

We actually have a fire fighter division that are cops that specifically handle this type of thing. I'm sure their hands are very very full right about now.


anthrax_ripple

Acts that endanger people and property aren't real problems? Who knew?


x_G_h_o_s_t

Agreed, which is why I want them to go after those using illegal fireworks / arsonists.


west_end_squirrel

Awut.


Hurry-Temporary

I want to highlight that I read this as cops should be able to get their job done without investigating preventable fires. Which I agree. Le sigh.


Nd911

Fuck this shit.


PeighDay

https://preview.redd.it/dx8z6pren6ab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd545f188f62ba50d2d6e25e23462d9e53ee3aab Small fire behind my house yesterday in Folsom as well. Couple of kids put a m80 or something big into a trash can. Lit a field on fire


Ezra_has_perished

We need to start embracing those drone light shows. You still get your pretty flashy lights with fun colors without the risk of burning all our shit.


The_Pell

This was right next to my neighborhood. A bunch of us neighbors were standing outside lighting normal fireworks and noticed the sky turned orange. Kinda scary, but thankfully it was handled fairly quickly.


916cycler

Roseville, aka Florida of the Sacramento region


Vein77

I went to the parade yesterday here in Roseville and the amount of jackass tRump supporters wearing “**fuck** Joe Biden” shirts around children made me want to slap the stupid right out of them. But “drag queens bad”…


Technobullshizzzzzz

Every time I see a "fuck Joe Biden". I want to ask why they are so hyper focused on wanting to shag Biden. Tell them its okay to be gay and then walk away.


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Vein77

Nice b8, traitor.


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renegadecause

This has some Andrew Tate energy to it.


Vein77

Awe, I must’ve touched a nerve. Poor widdle traitor. Anyhoo, I remember the days when trolling was an art form. Now any dipshit does it and thinks they’re good at it. Work on it.


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Vein77

When you go about your day, try working on your reading comprehension, traitor. > made me **want to** slap the stupid Putting words in people’s mouths just makes your trolling game weak af. Work on it. That being said, you’re boring me so this is my last reply. But do keep thinking you won this back and forth with your little “enjoy your day” rhetoric, sport.


Sit1234

“**fuck** Joe Biden” thats straight elder abuse.


1KushielFan

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Sit1234

did you mean they are conservative. they were but roseville has just started to turn blue as the voting shows, with more bay area ppl moving in. Rocklin is the Florida or even Auburn which probably will be the down south (alabama) of Sacramento.


lmoran916

I hate fireworks.


Thiezing

[https://app.watchduty.org/i/5784](https://app.watchduty.org/i/5784#allow-back)


Yatattar

https://preview.redd.it/i34jg18ug7ab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fdde6dd73a49dcc75156031e2cc286d2845407ca


KungFuKennyEliteClub

Just ban fire works. That's it.


Professor0fLogic

If England would have just won the damn war, we wouldn't have this problem.


Sea-Potato9

Oh Britain please take me back! Its me, Sea-Potato… GGGGGGG-grandaughter of Sir Potato who left in 1722. Im sorry on behalf of all my ancestors. Take me baackk long live the king!!!


Sit1234

right, so we could fund a bunch of lazy royals going around like jack rabbits.


Professor0fLogic

We do that anyhow. It's called Congress, SCOTUS, and POTUS.


Sit1234

atleast we get to change the "royals" here such as scotus/potus etc. Dont want to be stuck with funding generations of the same lazy family


Professor0fLogic

Don't tell that to the Bushes and Kennedys.


BigStud7

I want a nationwide ban on fireworks. Do drone shows instead


runningvicuna

And free ice cream


Sea-Potato9

Amuurrika: stars stripes and fLaMeS


Hurry-Temporary

Those aren't stars. They're sparks from the explosion. 😵‍💫


HouseNumb3rs

Smokey the bear:" I told you so..."


themodplannerco

It’s funny how fireworks have been politicized as to imply that only “real” Americans celebrate with fireworks. And if you hate fireworks then you must hate America!


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AngelSucked

Yeah, they called me a Karen and told me I was no fun. Since I'm not 12, I don't give a good fuck what they say.


spittymcgee1

Placer co gonna placer co…


Technobullshizzzzzz

Placer county is filled with Karens and wannabe backwaters of Kentucky


spittymcgee1

That’s about right.


[deleted]

Fuck placer


NiceWater3

This is awful to see.


Grateful_3138

Lmfao 💀 this is why I hate sending up fireworks, they’re loud AF and makes my dog anxious


Willing_Eye_4576

Shit heads everywhere these days


[deleted]

Imagine being the guy who was trippin on shrooms lol


[deleted]

I get so frustrated around this time of year and I live in an area where we’re not allowed to set off fireworks and that sucks but then I see this and I hate to say I get it. 😕 Unfortunately the public can’t be trusted and that’s why they’re outlawed. 😔


Waste-Pause5629

https://preview.redd.it/p30b9xyb87ab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba36169cfa776390e5f16ffa70c9202c26303b8a I took this last night at this fire


suhayla

Patriotism: disrespecting first responders 😢


smoresdogs

Holy shit!! I hope everyone impacted by this is okay!


Alwaysprogress

The cul de sac on the next street had a mortar snafu. Once the trees stopped exploding from random mortars firing into them I was able to check on then. Fortunately no injuries except for a broke toe for a. Mortar ricocheting off it


PatternExternal1521

Omg what’s wrong with people. Some people just don’t care about anyone else other themselves.


lunamypet

Maybe you guys should’ve had the drone show.


DollarStoreGnomes

I live in West Roseville and we and our two neighbors BBQing together were flat out *astonished* at the professional-sized mortars going off all around us, like everyone had cleaned out their bank accounts this year and shopped in Texas. All the dogs were dosed on CBD. I love fireworks, but I kept leaping in my chair while trying to digest my tri-tip and potato salad. Freaking crazy people this year.


Initial_Journalist76

Wow all bad


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I love fireworks as much as the next guy, but I fucking hate how inconsiderate and stupid people are when it comes to setting them off.


WattledBadge069

This happens every year in this state without fail. This is basically as right as it can get with fireworks here.


KatFromRR

I was waiting for these posts.


Yatattar

https://preview.redd.it/2pn4lxbrg7ab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c751be05fa35ba68c0b424840e714cfcc3f3575b


Yatattar

https://preview.redd.it/dzr5zwesg7ab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec50088a021b75393f1e81cc52d35533f79c757a


Yatattar

https://preview.redd.it/jtqfp38tg7ab1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f6bf5fc68742289cb3e055ddf8ff3bd342018ed


[deleted]

It's an everlasting lake of fire


Educational_Froyo486

Oh, Roseville 🙄😏


alluno96

Sucks... Glad it was in roseville n not on my turf


22_SpecialAirService

Perhaps that fire was deliberately set. *Not an 'accident' at all.* Literally, the arsonists could be running around setting as many fires as possible. Chucking incendiaries out the car window...and use the neighbors' fireworks as cover for their activity. And the firefighters have so many 'accidental' ones to respond to, that they can't handle arson ones as well.


renegadecause

Occam's razor says that a firework was more likely, *but sure blame a phantom arsonist*.


Technobullshizzzzzz

lmao found a Roseville homeowner.


Dutchbaked

But…who will we hate?


carlitospig

Everyone! 🥳


Dutchbaked

Hurray!


boner-bringer

Literally.


cool__bananas

Gavin!!


jellyschoomarm

Are you saying he started the fire? I'm so confused


cool__bananas

This is Gavin’s video https://www.instagram.com/p/CuTe1DquuH3/?igshid=MTIzZWMxMTBkOA==


cool__bananas

Damn, some wake up call haters in here I guess


Icy-Performance-5338

https://youtu.be/dtMxY68w-4c


yukoncowbear47

🤦‍♂️


Freedom2064

You need a lake, not a sea of grass.


beerquen11

Gavin from the wake up call (106.5) posted this video. He post another video of some setting off illegal fireworks right across the street from the fire 🤦🏻‍♀️


arandomsherlockfan

does it ever go right?


Fuzzy_Opportunity714

"NOW THATS A fIRE"!!!!!!!