Two years ago, July 4th celebrations across Fort Worth really put the “fire” in fireworks.
North Texas was suffering through severe to extreme drought in July 2023, prompting warnings to be careful when lighting up all those sparklers and rockets.
The city of Fort Worth’s annual fireworks show went on as scheduled, with thousands of revelers filling Panther Island Pavilion in downtown. But after a few minutes of big bangs, the fireworks suddenly stopped.
The fireworks ignited dry grass along the banks of Trinity River. The show did not go on — much to the chagrin of anyone who had staked out prime viewing spots hours earlier during sweltering 100-degree heat…