San Antonio's downtown area was disrupted by an unexpected event when a group of kids were caught on security camera throwing fireworks into the Marriott Rivercenter hotel's loading dock. According to FOX San Antonio, the dangerous playtime antics were recorded yesterday morning around 10:00 a.m. near E Commerce Street and Bowie Street. The fireworks led to paint smoldering near a loading dock, as reported by the San Antonio Fire Department.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported following the incident. However, it did trigger a response from firefighters who were dispatched to the scene just after the occurrence. In a statement obtained by KSAT, an SAFD spokesperson said that crews were called after paint was found "smoldering" inside the hotel's loading dock area. The response by the emergency services highlights, the potential danger that arose from what may have been considered by the kids as a harmless prank.
The hotel's security team quickly reviewed camera footage which revealed the cause of the smoldering paint; kids were shown throwing fireworks into the enclosed space. The nature of the incident has raised concerns about the safety measures in place at the hotel and the availability of fireworks to minors. It is still unclear whether the children understood the potential consequences of their actions, but the incident serves as a stern reminder of the risks associated with fireworks.
