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Brooklyn Bridge Fireworks Incident | Birmingham News
Fireworks over the Brooklyn Bridge turned dramatic when flames erupted from launch platforms during America’s 250th anniversary celebration — but no one was hurt and the historic bridge held strong. Firefighters responded swiftly, dousing the blaze before 10 PM. Though spectators panicked, thinking it might explode, officials confirmed such fires aren’t unusual for large displays. This year’s show, the first to include the bridge itself, featured over 85,000 shells and 20,000 special effects, broadcast nationwide despite the scare. The bridge remained intact, traffic was diverted, and the…
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