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Surveillance video captures fireworks hurled from SUV in Pinehurst neighborhood

Feb 5, 2026, 10:07 AM

After several North Seattle residents reported loud firework explosions in their neighborhood, one homeowner filmed a video of people throwing fireworks out of a car into the street and driving away.

Early Thursday morning, the Pinehurst neighborhood woke up to what were described as “loud booms” at approximately 5:40 a.m., according to a Pinehurst Facebook group post.

Pinehurst residents confirm fireworks have been happening for days

Several other group members acknowledged the early-morning blasts, with many stating that it was most definitely a firework blast.

KIRO Newsradio obtained surveillance video of the incident, filming a driver cruising down the street and throwing fireworks into the street near the 12000 block of Hiram Place N.E.

“An SUV drove past our house and threw out a firework,” Pinehurst resident Steven Stelter stated. “As I was investigating, I heard more booms south of our home. Apparently, this has been happening for a while this morning, per the Pinehurst Neighborhood Facebook.”

Stelter noted that they dropped the firework directly in front of his home, located near the Lake City Dick’s Drive-In.

Another Pinehurst Facebook group member claimed that she has heard firework blasts the past three nights at varying times throughout the night.

KIRO Newsradio has reached out to the Seattle Police Department for comment.

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