July 4th celebrations in the United States were marked by safety incidents as a fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge and a passenger plane collided with a firework near Chicago. <\/p>\n
In New York, fireworks were launched simultaneously from the banks of the East River, Hudson River, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Organizers scheduled over 85,000 pyrotechnic charges in 30 colors, alongside a laser show. The display began shortly after 9:00 PM local time due to forecasted thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
The Brooklyn Bridge was closed to traffic during the preparations and the show. Fire broke out at several sites where pyrotechnic installations were placed, which police believe was caused by the fireworks. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
Separately, a Delta Air Lines flight arriving from Atlanta collided with a firework while approaching Chicago Midway Airport. The pilot reported hearing a loud bang at an altitude of 200 feet. The aircraft landed without further complications and is undergoing a technical inspection.<\/p>\n
Culminating events for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence took place on Saturday, July 4. While Congress had established the bipartisan America 250 organization, the Trump administration favored the Freedom 250 group to oversee the main festivities.<\/p>\n
Celebrations included a parade of tall ships, such as the Polish training vessel Dar M\u0142odzie\u017cy, and various concerts. The New York Public Library displayed an original copy of the Declaration of Independence. The administration also introduced commemorative gold coins, plans for 250-dollar banknotes featuring the president, and limited-edition passports bearing his image.<\/p>\n
Critics, including major U.S. media outlets, have accused the president of turning the national anniversary into a self-centered political event. The Washington Post noted that the president’s tendency to sign his name on various ventures has extended to the nation\u2019s 250th-anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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