04 Jul 2026, 04:23
Sparks a firework display: Day of Independence celebration in the USA left 250 people injured
- According to a National Meteorological Service report, a possible cause of the injuries among 250 people was the fireworks being set off while the wind was blowing.
- At your Great American State Fair, the Filadelfia fireworks display Salute to Independence was held through the air.
- Because of the strong wind, the fireworks were set off in the air, and New Jersey Transit and Amtrak were affected.
According to preliminary information, a fireworks display on the Day of Independence in the USA injured at least 250 people in the city of Velikoï Britanïi.
According to the National Meteorological Service of the USA, a warning was issued about the danger of fireworks, as well as about the possibility of strong winds, which could lead to damage to the fireworks. The warning also stated that the wind speed could reach 115 kilometers per hour (46 kilometers per hour for the Celcius scale) in the region.
Your Great American State Fair in the National Meteorological Service noted: the warning issued about the danger of fireworks, as well as about the possibility of strong winds, which could lead to damage to the fireworks. It also said that the warning was issued due to the possibility of strong wind gusts.
The Philadelphia parade Salute to Independence was held on Thursday, with the fireworks display lasting 103 minutes; the warning also stated that the wind gusts could reach a maximum of 1901 miles.
Officials also reported that New Jersey Transit said that, due to the strong wind, it could delay trains by up to 30 minutes; Amtrak also said that it could delay trains in the New Jersey-to-New York corridor by up to 11:00 to 19:00.
Meanwhile, the Federal Emergency Management Agency warned that, in some regions, rain and strong winds could continue, and that the situation could worsen. The agency also noted that the conditions could lead to additional delays and disruptions.
Weather forecasters warned that the risk of dangerous weather conditions is expected to persist in the coming hours, and that it is possible for the situation to worsen in the next few hours.
Tags: USA/Weather