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At least two people died and a horse was injured in the blast near Los Angeles.
...and if that's not enough, a YouTuber also blows up a snowman.
The event is deemed too dangerous due to potential park damage, wildfire risks and COVID-19. Gov. Kristi Noem vows to fight the decision.
The New Year’s experience mirrored national responses to the virus itself.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Pandemic restrictions limit crowds and gatherings to ring in 2021 as many popular locales urged residents to stay home.
The site has not had fireworks since 2009 because of environmental concerns.
The Traverse fire has engulfed at least 1,000 acres in the Traverse Mountains near the city of Lehi, according to local authorities.
A total of 7,500 people from across the country are expected to attend the event and be “in close contact for an extended amount of time,” according to the event's website.
National Park officials canceled the annual fireworks display at the monument 10 years ago because of the wildfire risk to the surrounding forest.
This massive red glare lit up the sky over Steamboat Springs, Colorado.