Phantom Fireworks Owner Cites Surge Tied To Nation's 250th

Fire officials and fireworks retailers urged safety ahead of the Fourth of July in 2026, according to NEWS CENTER Maine. The owner of Phantom Fireworks said he had seen many new customers buying fireworks to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The safety appeals came as the retailer reported increased interest in fireworks purchases tied to the anniversary of the nation's founding. NEWS CENTER Maine did not identify the Phantom Fireworks owner by name or specify how many additional customers the store had seen. Officials and the retailer both encouraged caution around fireworks use during the holiday, the report said.

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