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Experts warn one firework could ignite next major wildfire

With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks as the nation gears up for a big Fourth of July

The Independent UK · Jul 1

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People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle

Fireworks are as American as apple pie

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

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What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Fireworks industry finds stable ground after pandemic, demand expected to stay sky-high

Brothers Mason, 10, and Declan Wheeler, 7, craned their heads to talk to employees of a fireworks stand over the counter as they helped their dad shop Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2023

Americans expected to spend $100 million more this year on fireworks

Sales have rebounded since the pandemic, and are expected to rise 4% from 2022.

Axios · Jun 30, 2023

Fourth of July fireworks canceled and delayed due to worker shortage

The fireworks industry was hit hard during the pandemic, and now they are struggling to meet demand for their biggest day of the year.

WEKU · Jul 2, 2022

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Some cities cancel Fourth of July fireworks because of shortages and fire concerns

Some major fireworks displays are canceled again this year — some over wildfire concerns amid dry weather and others because of enduring pandemic-related staffing and supply chain issues.

WEKU · Jun 28, 2022

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