DC Smoke Blanket: Trump’s July Fourth Fireworks Prompt Health Warnings and Delays
Washington, D.C.’s July Fourth celebration—touted as the largest fireworks display—generated dense smoke that triggered a Code Red air-quality alert and health warnings for people with respiratory conditions; about 850,000 fireworks were launched across 10 sites, leading to evacuation delays, indoor sheltering for many residents, and a late-night speech by President Trump in sweltering heat as crowds faced travel chaos.