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USA’s 250th birthday heats up with fireworks and a Brooklyn Bridge blaze

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Source: The Independent
USA’s 250th birthday heats up with fireworks and a Brooklyn Bridge blaze
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Americans marked the United States’ 250th birthday with nationwide celebrations amid scorching heat and storms, with NYC moving Macy’s fireworks earlier to dodge bad weather; images of flames and smoke emerged from the Brooklyn Bridge during the event, but no injuries were reported as revelers enjoyed parades, barbecues and other festivities.

Topics:nationworld#4th-july#america#brooklyn-bridge#heat#independence-day#world
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