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Moving-truck fireworks blamed for deadly Washington wildfire
crime23 days ago

Moving-truck fireworks blamed for deadly Washington wildfire

New video shows 18-year-old Michael Yakimov firing a lit 'Trooper Turret' firework from the back of a moving pickup, which authorities say started the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, amid dry, windy conditions. The 10,000-acre blaze damaged about 100 structures and claimed the life of 69-year-old Robert Lister; six firefighters were treated for injuries. Yakimov was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault, jailed on $1 million bail. Prosecutors say others involved are being sought, and Yakimov is due to enter a plea in court.

via FOX 13 Seattle|
#arson#crime#fireworks
Pyrotechnics blast at Mexican festival leaves 10 dead in Temascalcingo
world1 month ago

Pyrotechnics blast at Mexican festival leaves 10 dead in Temascalcingo

A fireworks explosion near the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church during a patron saint festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, caused a wall to collapse, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 64 as hundreds gathered to watch. Authorities have opened an investigation, and two priests are among the injured. Fireworks-related accidents are common in Mexico.

via cnn.com|
#death-toll#festival#fireworks
Pikachu Firework Delivers a Spectacular Boom and Survives the Fourth
culture3 months ago

Pikachu Firework Delivers a Spectacular Boom and Survives the Fourth

A Kotaku writer recounts a Fourth of July gathering where a Pikachu-branded firework named Peek-a-boom erupts in a dramatic finale, spinning and showering sparks from multiple points. The firework delivers a surprising show, Pikachu survives the burst, and even a later SUV bump doesn’t stop the mythical moment from becoming a humorous look at fireworks culture.

via Kotaku|
#culture#fireworks#fourth-of-july
DC Independence Day Fireworks Trigger World-Record Air-Quality Spike
environment3 months ago

DC Independence Day Fireworks Trigger World-Record Air-Quality Spike

Washington, DC briefly logged the world’s worst air quality for a major city after an 850,000-shell Independence Day fireworks show, with PM2.5 levels spiking to about 6.7 times pre-fireworks and all city sensors reporting air unhealthy for sensitive groups. The peak occurred around 4am, but thunderstorms helped limit the worst impact. The event, organized byFreedom 250, comes amid broader pollution-control rollbacks championed by the Trump administration.

via The Guardian|
#air-quality#environment#fireworks
Thunderstorms pause DC’s America 250 bash as 800K fireworks light the National Mall
national3 months ago

Thunderstorms pause DC’s America 250 bash as 800K fireworks light the National Mall

Thunderstorms disrupted Washington, D.C.’s America 250th celebration, forcing evacuations on parts of the National Mall as the Secret Service urged shelter and crowds were redirected to nearby museums and government buildings amid capacity issues. The night still culminated with a massive fireworks display over the National Mall and a Washington Monument light moment after President Donald Trump’s speech, marking the milestone with more than 800,000 fireworks.

via WISN|
#america250#evacuation#fireworks
Freedom 250 Fireworks: Guinness Record Still in Doubt
local3 months ago

Freedom 250 Fireworks: Guinness Record Still in Doubt

DC’s Freedom 250 fireworks were pitched as a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest pyrotechnics display, planning more than 850,000 shells, but as of Sunday evening officials had not confirmed a record. The current record stands at 810,904 shells set by a Philippines church in 2016. The show, tied to the Salute to America 250 on the National Mall, followed typical Fourth of July patterns (roughly 17,000 shells, 17–20 minutes, about $270,000) and raised air-quality concerns, with Guinness not yet commenting.

via The Washington Post|
#fireworks#fourth-of-july#freedom-250