RICHMOND, Va. — The City of Richmond canceled its annual Dogwood Dell fireworks show Wednesday, citing a potential 110-degree heat index forecast for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
City officials said in a statement that “proceeding with the event would present unacceptable health and safety risks for attendees, performers, volunteers, staff, and first responders.”
By Thursday, staff at the park were already breaking down tents that had been set up for the celebration…