Tag Archives: Fireworks

Illegal weekend fireworks ignited in southern Cal, causing many fires

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 …

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‘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” …

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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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