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The fire spread quickly in part because the building was made of highly flammable construction materials, state media reported.

Many French cities canceled their traditional firework shows over a familiar issue in France, social unrest, and a more daunting one, climate change.

Seattle, New York City and Los Angeles were among the places with high air quality indexes after fireworks celebrations.

As concerns over wildfires and air quality mount, drones and laser shows offer an alternative to fireworks on July 4 and other holidays.

Whether because of crowds, politics or a loss of patriotism, some Americans are conflicted about celebrating the Fourth of July.