Fireworks to ignite this Fourth of July. Next year could be pricier if tariff talks fizzle - The Nevada Independent

Video may show Sanford fireworks ignite

The City of Sanford has to cancel its Fourth of July fireworks display after a lightning strike caused some of its prepped fireworks to ignite early, officials said. Marianne Terry'o shared surveillance video with us that she thinks may have captured some of those fireworks exploding. Strong thunderstorms moved through the area shortly before the explosion call.

Fireworks to ignite this Fourth of July. Next year could be pricier if tariff talks fizzle - The Nevada Independent

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Like clockwork, Carla Johnson sends out letters every spring asking for donations to help pay for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show that draws tens of thousands of people to New Mexico's largest lake. And she has no reservations about doling out verbal reminders when she sees her patrons around town. There's too much at stake to be shy about fundraising when donations collected by Friends of Elephant Butte Lake St…