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California fireworks warehouse explosion forces several cities to put July 4 shows on hold
These municipalities have put their Fourth of July shows on hold after the explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.
Where fireworks are legal in California, and what kinds you can buy
California’s legal fireworks, which must bear the seal of the state fire marshal, are those that do not explode or fly into ...
WA officials warn of wildfire risks from Fourth of July fireworks
Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks Fourth of July due to dry conditions. “We’ve already had 600 fires start in ...
Fire-risk warning could impact July 4 celebrations for more than a million
At least one fireworks event has been canceled amid dangerous conditions, with more than 1 million people under red flag warnings.
These maps show how quickly Fourth of July fireworks diminish air quality
The impact fireworks can have on air quality can be quite striking and seemingly outsized given their relatively small ...