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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1849, The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During July 4th Fireworks Display

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Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During July 4th Fireworks Display

Angelina Katsanis / REUTERSA fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night during Macy’s July 4th fireworks display, which launched from the span over New York’s East River. Videos showed the flames spreading and a plume of smoke on the bridge as fireworks exploded and crackled nearby. Other fireworks appeared to be ignited by the flames, according to witnesses. The flames reportedly began as a single fire, but videos revealed they may have sparked as many as three other blazes. The flames were extinguished by two New York Fire Department water trucks close to 10 p.m. No injuries were reported. The bridge had been closed to traffic during the display. A call about a fire on the bridge came in at 9:32 p.m., according to the Police Department. Police officials said that the flames were “very likely” ignited by the fireworks. Such accidents often occur during large fireworks shows, which is why cars and people are kept away, and firefighters are on standby, officials noted.Read it at https://nypost.com/2026/07/04/us-news/brooklyn-bridge-catches-fire-during-fourth-of-july-fireworks-display/Read more at The Daily Beast.

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TRT World

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's Independence Day show

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's July Fourth fireworks display, sending flames and smoke into the air before firefighters extinguished the blaze. Officials said no injuries were reported

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display

The Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire during a Fourth of July fireworks display on Saturday night. Video footage showed several fires burning on the bridge soon after the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show began in New York City, just after 9 p.m. The Police Department said no injuries were reported. A New York Times []

WRAL News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York's fireworks show

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city's July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during fireworks show

Flames erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge as fireworks were being shot from it during Macy’s July 4 display over the East River. Video shows a plume of smoke emerging from a flaming section of the bridge as fireworks soar and burst around it Saturday night. Two other sections also appeared to burn as the pyrotechnics []...Click to read more

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during 4th of July fireworks show

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during 4th of July fireworks show

Latestly.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge Fire: Blaze Erupts on Iconic Bridge During Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show (Watch Video)

Small fires briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks display over New York City's East River. Videos showed flames and black smoke rising from multiple sections of the bridge as fireworks were launched. Witnesses described seeing several fires before they burned out within about a minute. The extent of any damage remains unclear.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July Fourth fireworks show in New York

A sizable fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City during its July Fourth fireworks show. Cities and localities across the country went all out in their fireworks displays to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States. New York City was no exception, but the scale of the show resulted in []

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s fireworks show

NEW YORK, July 5, (AP): A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city’s July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before f...

Fox News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire amid NYC fireworks display as Trump hails it in DC speech

Firefighters battled a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's July Fourth fireworks while Trump praised the bridge in his National Mall speech.

CNN

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during July Fourth fireworks

Video shows small fires and smoke rising across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday night as the Fourth of July fireworks display came to a close. #cnn #news

Drudge Report

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks..

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks.. (First column, 1st story, link)

USA TODAY

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires break out on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4 fireworks

Small fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks as more than 85,000 fireworks light up the sky. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during Independence Day fireworks celebrations

A fire has broken out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Independence Day celebrations in New York, coincidentally adding unscheduled fireworks to the sky during the planned 27-minute fireworks show. Emergency crews responded quickly and largely brought the blaze under control, though the exact cause and any damage remain unclear. The incident occurred amid widespread celebrations across the United States, including tall ships displays and festivities in Washington and New York.

Times of India

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· Jul 5, 2026

Watch: New York's Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July 4 fireworks display

During Macy's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza, the stunning Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire, sending flames and dark smoke billowing up as fireworks lit up the night sky above. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire began modestly but intensified quickly, with additional explosions reportedly triggered by the blaze. The dramatic scene unfolded over approximately one minute, leaving uncertainty about any potential damage to the historic structure.

Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

New York landmark catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display

'I was scared it would explode.'

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Associated Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4th fireworks show

Fire crews extinguished a fire on New York's Brooklyn Bridge Saturday after dueling firework shows malfunctioned over the Hudson and East Rivers. The firework display was set off to celebrate the United States 250th Independence Day anniversary. (AP Video shot by: Aron Ranen/ AP production by Diego Medrano) #newyork #july4th #news #brooklynbridge Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Where to watch July 4 fireworks today in NYC, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey and more

Here's a complete guide to July 4th fireworks shows happening tonight in New York City, Chicago, Long Island and Bergen County, New Jersey.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 5, 2026

During 4th of July fireworks: Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge

Fire crews extinguish flames on New York's Brooklyn Bridge after dueling Independence Day fireworks shows malfunction over the Hudson and East Rivers.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 6, 2026

Delta pilot reports plane being hit by 4th of July firework while landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight and a firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

NEW YORK (AP) — A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on Saturday night that a firework [] The post Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque

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· Jul 5, 2026

Will Rochester Reschedule Its 4th of July Fireworks? City Issues Update

Will Rochester Reschedule Its 4th of July Fireworks? City Issues Update

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 10, 2026

Debris From Fireworks Ignites Fire In Illinois Garage

Debris From Fireworks Ignites Fire In Illinois Garage

KTLA 5

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· Jul 7, 2026

July 4th fireworks in Los Angeles seen from space

Illegal fireworks lit up the Los Angeles skyline this 4th of July, and it was so bright, the flashes could even be seen from space. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

NBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport

A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 10, 2026

Dallas Condo Fire Displaces 45 Residents — 24 Units Damaged Overnight

Building damaged by fire at Cambridge Park Condominiums Image by American Red Cross Greater North TexasXA three-alarm fire tore through a Northeast Da...

Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper On Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper On Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Israeli consulate in New York evacuated as columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle

The New York City Fire Department said it received a call just before 8 a.m. ET about bricks falling from the 37-story building located on 42nd Street.

Arise News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Delta Plane Struck By Firework While Landing In Chicago, Passengers Safe

Delta Air Lines said a firework struck one of its aircraft during descent into Chicago, but the flight landed safely without injuries.

UPI

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· Jul 5, 2026

Delta flight hit by firework during Chicago landing

Delta flight hit by firework during Chicago landing

Fark

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· Jul 5, 2026

Breaking: The Brooklyn Bridge [Scary]

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