China Blast May Fizzle Fireworks Displays

SelectPlusChina Blast May Fizzle Fireworks DisplaysChina Blast May Fizzle Fireworks DisplaysThe Associated PressA massive explosion at a fireworks plant in China means U.S. suppliers don't have enough fireworks to fill orders for Fourth of July requests. (May 21)[Notes:opens with nats of fireworks] [Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]The fourth of July may not be quite as bright this year.That's because 20 fireworks warehouses in China were destroyed in a February explosion... [Notes:empty shelves at Tenn distributor] and THAT means, shelves at U.S. Distributors have big empty holes where boxes of stocks should be. SOT (too short to super) "usually, these are filled three racks high." [Notes:various at dist.]Roger Lloyd says they are expecting more fireworks from China to fill orders.SOT: Roger Lloyd, American Distributors: "we just hope they get delivered on time. There could be delays that wecould not get what we ordered." [Notes:close of various fireworks] And delays could mean festivals around the country won't have roman candles and cherry bombs to set off SOT: "some displays might have to be cancelled or reduced. It will have affect on them." [Notes:various of dist and file of fireworks]One group of planners in State College, Pennsylvania are already taking steps to make sure the 4th Fest goes as planned. The festival board is ordering backup fireworks...it says, if the current order comes in on time, they can always use the backup sparklers next year. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[MatAlfRoadShow]

Why Ask US Army Donate Some.

[ninjazombie15]

if you hate fireworks then kiss my ass FUCK ALL FIREWORKS HATERS!!!!!!!

[imaddictedtowow112]

@AtomicNerd001 QQ some moar.

[AtomicNerd001]

oh wow the bloody americans dont get enough fireworks BOO FUCKIN HOO! Come to australia and see how unprivelaged we are bitches...

[viktordaher]

@fidstang i'm don't rly care bout the climate:S ive have no reason why i wrote that stupid comment...

[fidstang]

@viktordaher

Either your kidding or extremely unaware. I'm pretty sure the manufacturing and energy suppliers are the biggest issue.

[termainater9]

they shold

[WC9456]

fireworks go bad over time, the back ups next year are going to be shitty