Washington Post throws cold water on DC fireworks with report of ‘hazardous air pollution’

The National Park Service projected that fireworks displays planned for the National Mall would generate PM2.5 levels classified as hazardous, according to internal documents reviewed by the Washington Post. The projection covered 850,000 fireworks shells planned for launch across 10 sites. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter that can reach the lungs and bloodstream. The documents did not specify dates or confirm whether the displays proceeded as planned.

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