Waymo’s robotaxis stalled, snarled traffic, and drove into fireworks on July 4

Feds Give Robotaxi Companies a Month to Fix Emergency Failures After Waymo’s July 4 Breakdown

Dozens of Waymo vehicles stalled and were towed in San Francisco's Fourth of July gridlock, including one that drove over a live firework. Four days later, NHTSA gave the robotaxi industry until month-end to fix emergency-scene detection failures or face enforcement action.

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks..

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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.

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...

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.

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/

Independence Day Fireworks Safety Tips

Independence Day Fireworks Safety Tips

Are we on fire, dude? When a Waymo ran over a firework

What happened when a Waymo ran over a firework: the Waymo passenger caught the incident on video.

Rockford Area Fireworks Guide for July 4 Weekend

Rockford Area Fireworks Guide for July 4 Weekend

Watch a Waymo drive through exploding fireworks while its passengers freak out [Scary]

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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

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

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.

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.

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display

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 []

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 []

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Best viewing spots, street closures and more

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks: Best viewing spots, street closures and more

Waymo reports teen riders for bad behavior and delivers them to the police

Robotaxis could be turning into robocops. A self-driving Waymo reported two teens to San Mateo, California, police on Monday after they were found drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns in the back of the vehicle. According to a social media ...

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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

LIVE: Fire on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4th fireworks show in New York

Live from New York as a fire breaks out on the Brooklyn Bridge during the fireworks shows on the Hudson and East Rivers on America's 250th birthday.

Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County grows to 2,600+ acres

Firefighters continue to battle the Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County, which has triggered evacuations and an Air Quality Alert for several areas. The blaze first broke out around 1:30 p.m. Friday near Jesus Canyon Road East and Avenue Z in Llano, according to Cal Fire. (July 11, 2026) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Fireworks You Can and Can't Set Off In Twin Falls, ID July 4

The Fireworks You Can and Can't Set Off In Twin Falls, ID July 4

Waymo announces plans to bring its newest fleet of robotaxis to American cities - including Las Vegas

Waymo says the robotaxis will be available to the Vegas public ‘soon’

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

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

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.

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.

Alex Rodriguez Kisses Mystery Woman at Michael Rubin’s White Party

Alex Rodriquez saw fireworks at Michael Rubin’s White Party, but they weren’t in the sky. The annual bash in the Hamptons returned after a one-year hiatus just in time to celebrate America’s...

July 4's hottest summer video game takes in one place

Fireworks, flame wars, and Polygon’s hottest opinions over a holiday weekend

San Francisco Fourth of July Celebration Ends in Gridlock and Emergency Calls

San Francisco's Fourth of July celebration along the waterfront brought massive crowds, fireworks and long delays-but the night also led to dangerous ...

Critical fire weather complicates firefighting efforts in massive Utah wildfire

Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.

Layton fire: Blaze near Clearfield threatening structure, multiple units responding; visuals emerge

A fire, named the Ridgewood Fire, has broken out in Layton, Utah.

Tesla’s Safety Camera Lets Woman Cruising at Highway Speed While Completely Passed Out

You can't let the robot drive your car for you. The post Tesla’s Safety Camera Lets Woman Cruising at Highway Speed While Completely Passed Out appeared first on Futurism.

Smoke Rises Over Nature Coast: Emergency Crews Battle Twin Wildfires In Citrus, Hernando Counties

THE BREAKDOWN: Firefighters are on the scene of two separate wildfires that broke out just minutes apart on Friday afternoon in Citrus and Hernando counties. One fire was triggered by a lightning strike in an Inverness marsh, while the sizes of both blazes remain unknown as crews work to contain them. Two new wildfires broke [] Smoke Rises Over Nature Coast: Emergency Crews Battle Twin Wildfires In Citrus, Hernando Counties

‘Bang’: Firework Collides With Plane Carrying 52 Passengers

A firework hit a commercial plane on the Fourth of July while it was landing at the Midway International Airport in Chicago.