One person was arrested in Tustin, Southern California, for setting off a mortar-type firework near a shopping center, prompting evacuations but no injuries or damage.

One person was arrested on Tuesday in Tustin, Southern California, after allegedly setting off a "mortar-type firework" near a shopping center, prompting authorities to evacuate several businesses. The incident occurred at The Village at Tustin Legacy, owned and operated by Regency Centers. There were no injuries or damage to the shopping mall. Police believe the firework, which was tube-shaped and resembled a pipe bomb, was an isolated incident. The Orange County Fire Authority and the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office responded to the scene as a matter of routine for reported explosions. The shopping center houses restaurants, salons, and gyms and is located over 30 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

February 21, 2024
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