A case of illegal fireworks.

The remainder of one of the cases of fireworks burns.

The remainder of one of the cases of fireworks burns.

WILLIAMS – Downtown Williams was surprised Friday night by the setting off of two cases of illegal fireworks. The fireworks were set off next to the Grand Motel on Slagel and Route 66.

Williams Grand Motel. Photo from Google Maps.

Williams Grand Motel. Photo from Google Maps.

Someone set off one case of fireworks about 9 pm. About ten minutes later, they set off another case of fireworks which caught fire. The fire was extinguished by Larry Sanchez, owner of Rod’s Steak House across the street from the incident.

The box reflashed and was later extinguished by the Williams volunteer fire department.

Witnesses describe two suspects running from the scene. Police and fire fighters are still investigating.

Remains of the fireworks cases set off downtown.

Remains of the fireworks cases set off downtown.

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