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California fireworks facility in flames following explosion

Nation Jul 06

Bodies of all 7 missing people recovered from fireworks warehouse that exploded in California

By Associated Press

Nation Jul 03

California fireworks facility in flames following explosion
Search continues for 7 missing after fireworks warehouse explosion in California

Rescue crews were searching on Thursday for seven people still missing days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California shook a tiny farming community and forced the cancellation of nearby July Fourth celebrations.

By Christopher Weber, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

Nation Jul 02

California fireworks facility in flames following explosion
Explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze, with 7 missing, officials say

Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire that spread to farm fields and forced evacuations in the surrounding community, authorities said.

By Associated Press

Nation Jan 03

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Will a devastating New Year’s Eve explosion dampen Hawaii’s fireworks culture?

Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic displays.

By Audrey McAvoy, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Gene Johnson, Associated Press

Nation Jul 04

A U.S. flag flutters in the breeze as fireworks explode during U.S. Independence Day celebrations in Somerville
1 woman dead and 9 others injured in fireworks explosion in western Michigan

Fireworks explosions in adjacent counties in western Michigan have left at least one woman dead and nine others with injuries from critical to minor.

By Associated Press

Jul 04

Analysis: Nearly twice as many wildfires are recorded on July 4 as other days in the West

By Mojtaba Sadegh, The Conversation

Nearly 22 million people lived within three miles of a U.S. wildfire in the past two decades.

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Jul 02

What to know about the 4th of July’s origins and traditions

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

Here are five things to know about the Fourth of July, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

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Jul 01

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Supply chain issues put a damper on July 4 fireworks

By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran

Problems with the global supply chain have impacted nearly every sector of the economy. Now Americans preparing to celebrate Independence Day may find increased prices on the fireworks aisle, or their cities canceling fireworks displays altogether. Stephanie Sy has the…

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Jun 30

Skip the fireworks this record-dry July 4th, fire scientists urge the U.S. West

By Philip Higuera, The Conversation, Alexander L. Metcalf, Dave McWethy, Jennifer Balch, the Conversation

The heat wave hitting the northwestern U.S. and Canada has caused record-dry levels in many regions. Over 100 scientists warn against fireworks on 4th of July, citing wildfires as a major concern.

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Jul 03

Analysis: There’s more than one way to be patriotic. National Parks can show us how

By Jennifer Ladino, The Conversation

President Trump is scheduled to appear at an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3. For some, this event will symbolize love of country. Others will see it very differently…

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