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Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12 · July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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Air quality concerns have been reported in South Florida following the Fourth of July celebrations. The lingering smoke from fireworks has led to reduced visibility in the area. Deteriorating air quality has also been observed, particularly in parts of South Florida.

The effects of the fireworks smoke were noticeable early Sunday. Further information on the air quality concerns and any related updates can be found through CBS12, a local news source.

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Category: safety · Published: July 5, 2026 · Source: CBS12 · Reading time: 1 min

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Fireworks smoke causes air quality concerns across South Florida after Fourth of July

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