A firefighter battles a blaze at a Compton garage. Authorities say the fire was sparked by illegal fireworks. (KABC Photo)
COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- Fifteen people were displaced from their home after a fire started by fireworks broke out in their garage in Compton.
The blaze broke out in an attached garage about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday on the 100 block of Bennett Street. The fire was knocked down in about 45 minutes.
The fire caused $30,000 in damage to the home, which has been red-tagged. No injuries were reported.
The Red Cross is helping the family with temporary housing.
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