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Fireworks Left D.C. Air Unhealthy | Salt Lake City News
After a dazzling Fourth of July fireworks display lit up D.C., the skies turned smoky and hazardous — triggering a Code Red air quality alert for July 5th. With over 850,000 fireworks exploding across the National Mall and Potomac River, the smoke choked the air, forcing vulnerable groups like kids, the elderly, and those with breathing issues to stay indoors. Temperatures soared into the upper 90s, making the heat and pollution a dangerous combo. The alert extended beyond D.C. to Takoma Park and surrounding Maryland suburbs, reminding us that even the most dazzling celebrations come with…
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