Illegal fireworks lit up the night sky across much of southern California over the Independence Day weekend, sending firefighters to deal with several hundred fires, according to reports. Aerial footage from NBC News in Los Angeles showed illegal fireworks bursts dotting the city and county after local officials canceled July …
Read More »Week-long Macy’s NYC fireworks shows end in the final on July 4 – NBC New York
What to know This year, Macy’s July 4th fireworks show included unique displays visible to each county on different nights, ending on Independence Day. The first shows were on Monday at East River and Coney Island; Macy’s revealed the time and location shortly before the start of each nightly show. …
Read More »‘Absurdly high’ levels of lead, toxins in fireworks: study
Ooh, ahh, uh oh: An explosive new study into the dangers of fireworks has revealed a major health hazard just in time for July 4, 2020. Not only are the immediate risks of accidental fire and life-threatening injuries expected. Everyday fireworks, which any hobby pyro could acquire, emit “absurdly high” …
Read More »LA closes beaches before the weekend of July 4 as coronavirus cases increase
Los Angeles is closing its beaches over the holiday weekend around Independence Day as the number of new coronavirus cases increases, county officials said Monday. The beaches will be closed for all recreational activities from July 3 to July 6 at 5 a.m. to avoid crowding that could spread the …
Read More »Macy’s to kick off New York fireworks shows tonight
Macy’s will kick off six nights of fireworks shows in New York City on Monday night, but residents of the Big Apple won’t be told exactly where or when the fireworks will take place. Organizers of the show, dubbed “Macy’s Fireworks – Reimagined,” worked with city officials to hide the …
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