Mother Nature Steals The Show As Lightning Sets Off Florida Fireworks Display

Independence Day spirits were not dampened aft a lightning onslaught prematurely group disconnected nan metropolis of Sanford, Florida's fireworks display.

On Friday afternoon, a ample large wind moved complete cardinal Florida and lightning struck nan marina area "where each of nan fireworks for nan arena were stored successful mentation for nan event," Bianca Gillett, Sanford's Strategic Communications Manager, said successful a Facebook Live.

As a result, a "chain of events occurred," which lit nan fireworks and destroyed instrumentality utilized for launching nan display.  

"We are truthful thankful that we had nary injuries aliases nonaccomplishment of life reported," Gillett said. She past invited group to still travel retired and bask the festivities, while reminding them not to bring their ain fireworks.

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The metropolis of Sanford, Florida's fireworks show connected Independence Day were prematurely group disconnected by a lightning onslaught connected July 4, 2025.  (St. Johns Rivership Co. )

Video posted to St. Johns Rivership Company's Facebook page shows fireworks meant for nan Star Spangled Sanford arena going disconnected during nan daytime pinch dreary skies successful nan background. 

"Behind those fewer minutes were months and months of planning, coordination, and difficult activity by countless group who wanted thing much than to springiness nan organization a nighttime to remember," nan section business posted.

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Antique shops and restaurants statement 1st Street successful downtown Sanford, connected April 6, 2012 successful Sanford, Florida.  (Roberto Gonzalez)

"It’s difficult to put into words really overmuch effort went into this … and really quickly it was taken distant by forces beyond anyone’s control," nan station continued, earlier thanking "first responders and metropolis teams who reacted instantly and kept everyone safe."

Fireworks ray up nan entity supra nan Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's 4th of July fireworks show connected July 4, 2025 successful New York City.  (Adam Gray)

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"Even without fireworks, our municipality comes live to observe Independence Day," nan city of Sanford posted connected its Facebook page. "The nutrient is delicious, nan power successful nan crowd is electric, and we genuinely admit everyone for joining us!"