A severe thunderstorm forced the temporary evacuation of the National Mall on July 4, 2026, delaying the massive celebration of the United States' 250th birthday in Washington, D.
C.
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Thousands of spectators had gathered in the capital amid scorching heat to mark the federal holiday, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The event featured a flyover, a concert, and an address by U. S.
President Donald Trump, according to the BBC.
Historic Fireworks Display
The evening concluded with what was described as the largest fireworks display ever held in the United States.
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Concurrently, dangerous hot weather conditions gripped the East Coast and Midwest, with the U. S.
National Weather Service reporting that more than 165 million people were affected by record temperatures on Friday.
For residents looking to avoid the extreme heat and dense crowds on the National Mall, FOX 5 DC provided a complete live-stream of the Independence Day spectacular.
As reported by fox5dc.
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com, the local programming was broadcast for free on the FOX LOCAL app across various smart TV platforms and mobile devices.
