How Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting July Fourth celebrations across the US
Here's what you need to know about canceled displays and who is most at risk for smoke exposure this Independence Day:In Salt Lake City, officials opted to cancel its major annual Independence Day fireworks show and replace it for the first time ever with a synchronized drone show.
In New Mexico, U.S. Forest Service officials encouraged cities to mark the occasion using silly string, an outdoor movie, or other forms of entertainment instead. In Missouri, many cities also canceled their annual Independence Day fireworks displays, citing extreme heat and drought conditions. Cities in Los Angeles County, San Francisco, and South Lake Tahoe, which straddles the California-Nevada border, all announced the return of fireworks displays to mark the Independence Day holiday.Over the weekend, many Canadian cities also scrapped their own annual fireworks displays for the July 1 holiday of Canada Day, citing fears of worsening smoke pollution or sparking new wildfires.
Forecasters have warned the risk of wildfire smoke pollution could continue throughout much of the summer, putting millions of people at risk for exposure to toxic pollutants and particulate matter.
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