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GRAYS HARBOR BEACHES, WASHINGTON STATE, AUG 10 – Cleanup efforts removed over 84,000 pounds of fireworks debris from Grays Harbor beaches, raising concerns about environmental damage and health risks from holiday celebrations.
- Thousands of people gather on Grays Harbor beaches, especially Ocean Shores, each July 4 to set off fireworks and celebrate outdoors.
- This tradition creates large amounts of debris, health risks, and wildfire hazards, with cleanup efforts required immediately after the holiday.
- In 2025, about 84,900 pounds of fireworks debris and trash were collected across Grays Harbor beaches, with nearly 51,000 pounds from Ocean Shores alone.
- Nearly 10,000 injuries, including serious burns and loss of limbs, occur each year on July 4, with children under 15 accounting for 40% of these cases, according to safety authorities.
- The environmental, health, and safety risks suggest a need to weigh tradition against impacts, as some communities consider safer alternatives like choreographed drone shows.
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