Los Angeles Settles $21M in Claims Over Botched Fireworks Explosion

City Council approves payments to residents affected by the 2021 police mishandling of illegal fireworks, pending mayoral approval.

The LAPD's detonation of 40 pounds of volatile fireworks exceeded the containment vessel's capacity, causing an explosion.
The blast injured 17 people, damaged 22 homes, 13 businesses, and 37 vehicles, and displaced around 80 residents.
Settlement awards range from $100,000 to $2.8 million for 17 claimants.
Federal investigators cited miscalculations and ignored warnings as factors in the explosion.
The settlement is seen as a crucial step for victims' recovery and rebuilding efforts.