Police search for man who threw fireworks at dog in Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) – Police are searching for a man who was filmed throwing a burning firework at a dog in Santa Ana.

The incident occurred outside a home on West Pine Street over the Fourth of July weekend. In the video, the man can be seen in a silver sedan throwing the fireworks into the front yard.

The firework exploded in the dog’s face, causing significant burns and bleeding.

The injuries are not life-threatening and the dog, named Romeo, is expected to be fine.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Santa Ana Police.