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WATCH: Fireworks Shows as Countries Begin to Ring in New Year
Countries close to the international date line, including Australia, China and Taiwan, began to ring in 2021 with fireworks shows.
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Places to Watch Fireworks July 4th, 2020
This year, the best place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks might be from the comfort of your own home! Due the coronavirus pandemic and increasing cases around the country, public health experts and government officials are urging people to stay home and avoid crowds. If you’re looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks online or on live...
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More Fireworks in Americans' Hands for July 4 Raises Risks
For many Americans, the Fourth of July won’t be about big festivities but setting off fireworks themselves
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Several Ways to Help You and Your Family Have a Safe Fourth of July Weekend
While celebrations for the Fourth of July are undoubtedly different this year, you can still have a spectacular time while following safety recommendations and taking precautions. While Illinois and the city of Chicago have slowed the rate of coronavirus transmission, the virus is far from over. Health officials at the Rush University Medical Center released the following recommendations to help…
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Fourth of July Events Take Different Style Due to Coronavirus
While most parades and fireworks shows have been canceled because of the coronavirus, some will still go on with noticeable differences. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Tips to Keep Pets Calm During July 4 Fireworks
Stay-at-home orders that keep people from gathering in crowds has changed July 4th celebrations this year but there are still some fireworks shows scheduled that could be upsetting to furry friends. The constant loud noise of fireworks can be pretty tough on pets. Here are some easy things pet owners can do at home to help out your pet throughout…
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Experts Warn: Hand Sanitizer and Fireworks Could Be Dangerous Combination
The National Safety Council warned that the widespread use of hand sanitizer in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could be dangerous over the holiday weekend for those setting off 4th of July fireworks.
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Security Footage Captures Illegal Fireworks Starting House Fire in Brooklyn
FDNY released footage of a group of people using illegal fireworks outside a home in Brooklyn. A stray firework ignited a fire inside the home.
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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 2 ways that you can calm your pet if they are anxious during fireworks.
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From Big Cities to Backyards, July 4 Not Usual Blowout Bash
The Fourth of July was always a time for communities to come together
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Doctors Warn of More Fireworks Injuries This Year
With the coronavirus pandemic cancelling many professional fireworks displays, doctors say people are crossing borders to buy fireworks in states where they’re legal, but still very dangerous. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
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Texting Service For Missing Pets Launched In South Suburbs Ahead Of Holiday
A combination of Fourth of July celebrations and coronavirus pandemic financial troubles are expected to flood shelters with missing pets and strays this summer. Dr. Priya Bhatt of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association is sending a warning to pet owners as fireworks continue to be set off in neighborhoods throughout the area. “For these animals it feels like a bomb…
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Where to See Fireworks This Fourth of July
Here is a list of places to view fireworks this July 4 in the Chicago Area.
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911 Has Been Called About Fireworks in Chicago 8 Times More Than Last Year: OEMC
Chicago has so far recorded more than 7,000 911 calls about fireworks disturbances this year – more than eight times the numbers seen during the same time last year. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria has the details.
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911 Has Been Called About Fireworks in Chicago 8 Times More Than Last Year: OEMC
Chicago has so far recorded more than 7,000 911 calls about fireworks disturbances this year – more than eight times the numbers seen during the same time last year. According to the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, from Jan.1 to June 21, the department received 7,042 calls. During the same time in 2019, the city reported just 842 calls….
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An Inside Look at the Firework Shows That Wow Wawa Welcome America Visitors
An incredible amount of work goes into making the sky light up with red, white and blue around America’s birthday.
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How to Prepare Your Pet for the Fourth of July
Denisse Cobian Tobler from Michelson Found Animals shares 3 simple ways you can relax your pet before your Fourth of July festivities.
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Naval Station Great Lakes Cancels July 4 Celebration
The commanding officer says he hopes the event will be back in 2021.
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Marriage-Proposal Fireworks Spark Panic, Theater Evacuation in New Jersey
A man who set off fireworks near a theater as his friend made a marriage proposal created panic among moviegoers who mistook the fireworks for gunshots, leading to 911 calls and an evacuation, authorities said. Howell Township police responded to the Xscape Theater around 6 p.m. Wednesday and soon learned the theater manager had confronted a man who had lighted…