Fireworks Worsen Colorado’s Air | Denver News

This Fourth of July, Colorado’s air is getting dangerously polluted as fireworks join wildfire smoke in the sky, triggering health alerts for asthma sufferers and others. Cities like Colorado Springs and Pueblo canceled shows, while Denver swapped fireworks for drone displays. Backyard blasts still add to the problem, releasing toxic particles and gases that spike pollution—sometimes by over 40% nationwide. A 2019 Boulder study proved that canceling fireworks led to cleaner air compared to neighboring towns with shows. With wildfire smoke already worsening conditions, health officials urge vulnerable residents to stay indoors through the holiday weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b05d3539d38ff8ce