Lightning Destroys All Fireworks Ahead of July 4 Celebration in Sanford

Lightning strike sets Florida fireworks display off early

Lightning destroys all fireworks ahead of July 4 celebration in Sanford

A lightning strike destroyed fireworks equipment ahead of Sanford’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday, according to the police department.

Lightning sets off Sanford fireworks early

The planned Sanford fireworks display Friday night for the Fourth of July was canceled after city officials said a lightning strike triggered them going off ahead of schedule. “We are relieved to report that no injuries have occurred as a result of this incident,” the city stated in a press release. “The fireworks display will not take place.” Bianca Gillett with Sanford Police Department in a video posted to the city’s Facebook page explaining …

Lightning strike causes fireworks to explode early in Sanford

The City of Sanford has canceled its planned Fourth of July fireworks display after lightning caused some of them to detonate, according to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff.

Lightning triggers launch of Sanford’s fireworks ahead of schedule with tonight's fireworks cancelled at Star Spangled Sanford

Tonight, Friday July 4, there will be no fireworks at Star Spangled Sanford, although teh event is still going ahead.Due to a thunder storm earlier this afternoon, a lightning strike in the area unexpectedly triggered the launch of the City of Sanford’s fireworks display ahead of schedule. The fireworks display scheduled for tonight will now not take place at Fort Mellon Park in Sanford.City officials report that no injuries have occurred as a r…

2025 Fourth of July Event and Fireworks Canceled

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