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Fireworks Burst Over East Bay As Warriors Fans Celebrate NBA Championship Win

OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- Warriors fans were busy setting off fireworks in downtown Oakland to celebrate the team's NBA Championship Title Tuesday night.

Lydia tweeted "I knew the #Warriors won based on all the fireworks going off in my neighborhood!"

Anne Wong tweeted "Fireworks already."

Fireworks exploded over Oracle Arena after the watch party ended with the team's win in Game 6 over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf tweeted out her congratulations to the team, and a message to fans to celebrate safely, saying "Congratulations to the @warriors, Oakland & all of #DubNation tonight!  Celebrate w/ pride and love.  Be safe, Be happy ~ We're Champions!"

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee tweeted his congratulations to the team as well, saying "Congrats to world class @warriors team on thrilling game, series & season! #SF Bay Area is proud #StrengthInNumbers #NBAFinals #DubNation"

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