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These cities are having drone shows instead of fireworks displays for 4th of July celebrations

Headline from CBS News

Salt Lake City kicked off the city's 4th of July weekend with its drone show instead of a fireworks display on Saturday.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Is it the beginning of the end for July Fourth fireworks? (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Bombs bursting in air are being replaced by drone light shows, which probably are better for public health and the environment.

  2. WMUR

    Some US cities are replacing Fourth of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones (opens WMUR)

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    Fire threats and environmental concerns have prompted some U.S. cities to forego traditional Fourth of July fireworks.

  3. CNN

    Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones (opens CNN)

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    Fire threats and environmental concerns have prompted some US cities to forego traditional Fourth of July fireworks in favor of spectacular drone light shows this year.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — Fire threats and environmental concerns have prompted some US cities to forego traditional Fourth of July fireworks in favor of spectacular drone light shows

  5. New York Post

    More fire-prone cities choosing drones over fireworks displays this 4th of July (opens New York Post)

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    It’s a different kind of light show in the sky. Fire-prone cities across the US are opting to trade fireworks for high-tech drones this Fourth of July to deliver a light show void of fire saf…

  6. CBS News

    These cities are having drone shows instead of fireworks displays for 4th of July celebrations (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Salt Lake City kicked off the city's 4th of July weekend with its drone show instead of a fireworks display on Saturday.

  7. Fox News

    Utah city and others in fire-prone areas across the U.S. replace fireworks with drone shows for 4th of July (opens Fox News)

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    Salt Lake City, Utah and others in dry climates prone to fires are opting for drone shows over fireworks displays this Fourth of July, while others are moving back to pyrotechnics.

  8. News Nation Now

    Cities trade fireworks for drone shows to reduce wildfire risk (opens News Nation Now)

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    In a trend that is picking up across the country, cities are ditching traditional fireworks for safer drone shows.

  9. ZDNet

    Why drone displays are replacing fireworks in some July 4th celebrations (opens ZDNet)

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    There are several good reasons to swap traditional fireworks for drone light shows. Number one is for the dogs.

  10. Washington Times

    Cities replace fireworks with drone shows at Fourth of July celebrations (opens Washington Times)

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    Fourth of July light shows will include noticeably less bang this year as American cities scrap fireworks in favor of fluttering drones because of worries about safety and climate change.

  11. Foxla

    Drones replace 4th of July fireworks at LA-area celebrations (opens Foxla)

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    Officials say drone shows are safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional firework shows.

  12. CBS News

    These cities are having drone shows instead of fireworks displays for Fourth of July celebrations (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Some cities across the U.S. are opting for drone shows instead of fireworks this year to celebrate the Fourth of July, citing the impact traditional pyrotechnics have on the environment.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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