Iraq Wedding Hall Fire Kills at Least 100 The fire spread quickly in part because the building was made of highly flammable construction materials, state media reported.
In France, a Bastille Day With Fewer Fireworks Many French cities canceled their traditional firework shows over a familiar issue in France, social unrest, and a more daunting one, climate change.
Air Quality Worsened Nationwide After Fireworks Displays Seattle, New York City and Los Angeles were among the places with high air quality indexes after fireworks celebrations.
About Those July 4 Fireworks, Drone Shows and Climate Change As concerns over wildfires and air quality mount, drones and laser shows offer an alternative to fireworks on July 4 and other holidays.
Why Some Americans Are Rethinking July 4th Celebrations Whether because of crowds, politics or a loss of patriotism, some Americans are conflicted about celebrating the Fourth of July.