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17. LOL. Seriously though, one of the California wildfires several years ago was traced to

Fri Oct 13, 2023, 04:57 PM

Oct 2023

a gender reveal that went horribly wrong.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/21/couple-gender-reveal-party-wildfire-charged

July 21, 2021

California couple whose gender-reveal party sparked a wildfire charged with 30 crimes

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A California couple has been criminally charged for their role in igniting last year’s destructive El Dorado wildfire after they used a pyrotechnic device during a gender-reveal party.

The blaze torched close to 23,000 acres (9,300 hectares), destroyed five homes and 15 other buildings, and claimed the life of a firefighter, Charlie Morton.

Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr and Angela Renee Jimenez were indicted for 30 crimes including involuntary manslaughter, said Jason Anderson, the San Bernardino county district attorney, during a press conference. The couple pleaded not guilty and were released to await their court date.

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Why was I the only one naked at the gender reveal party? [View all] Ptah Oct 2023 OP

I'm sure that the others Bettie Oct 2023 #1

I didn't receive invitation or I'd have been there Duncanpup Oct 2023 #2

Because you were slightly confused about the purpose of the party? sinkingfeeling Oct 2023 #3

Oh my. debm55 Oct 2023 #4

Was there snacks Duncanpup Oct 2023 #7

😆😆😆 underpants Oct 2023 #5

Let's just all carpool to the next party Duncanpup Oct 2023 #6

🙄 😳 underpants Oct 2023 #8

Holy shit. ZZenith Oct 2023 #10

I just snorted water through my nose laughing Duncanpup Oct 2023 #12

😎 underpants Oct 2023 #13

Well done. It took me a few seconds until I saw that expression. keithbvadu2 Oct 2023 #19

Best laugh of the day! Oh, thank you. I needed that. 🤣 crickets Oct 2023 #22

Fantastic! Ptah Oct 2023 #24

LOL Emile Oct 2023 #26

Did the invitation say "gender reveal" or "genital reveal"... Wounded Bear Oct 2023 #9

Hey man I'm up for both Duncanpup Oct 2023 #11

I wasn't invited :( sdfernando Oct 2023 #14

Aren't these illegal in Florida? Sneederbunk Oct 2023 #15

Hell no. MOMFUDSKI Oct 2023 #18

Good MOMFUDSKI Oct 2023 #16

LOL. Seriously though, one of the California wildfires several years ago was traced to 4lbs Oct 2023 #17

You're so vain. I'll bet you thought the party was about you. Marcuse Oct 2023 #20

You had to do it sooner or later! Beastly Boy Oct 2023 #21

Could be risky if there are explosions and fires at the party IronLionZion Oct 2023 #23

Just so you don't dress in drag. twodogsbarking Oct 2023 #25